Looking for a healthy, balanced meal that still feels like a treat? These Ground Chicken Burger Bowls are the key! Made with lean meats and tons of veggies, these bowls will fill you up in the right way. And they are perfect for meal prep!
Okay, why didn't anyone put me on to ground chicken? It's still juicy, can be easily subbed in any recipe, and is almost always cheaper than ground turkey is!
Anyway, these burger bowls are delicious no matter what meat you use. Fill it up with your favorite burger toppings like mushrooms, sautéed onions, and pickles, and you won't even miss the bread!
The Coined Breakdown
- Total Cost per bowl: $2.75
- Total Cost (8 bowls): $21.96
- Those Other Guys: $16.00 per bowl
Ingredients
- Ground Chicken - So, ground chicken has GREAT macros and is super lean. But you can always use beef, turkey, bison, or lamb.
- White Mushrooms - Slice up & sauté some mushrooms in a bit of butter - it's extra protein and a tasty serving of veggies.
- Petite Gold Potatoes - Roasted potatoes are going to emulate the French fries you always have to get on the side of a burger!
- Green Beans - I know, these aren't typically on top of a burger... but trust me, they are super tasty in this burger bowl. These add extra fiber to our dish.
- Cold Burger Toppings - For a little razzle dazzle, we're going to add sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced dill pickles, and avocado as our fresh toppings.
Variations and Substitutions
Ground Chicken Meatballs: Instead of crumbling up the ground chicken, you can use my recipe for Ground Chicken Meatballs in this burger bowl!
Lamb or Bison: Fancy up your burger bowls by using perfectly cooked ground lamb or ground bison.
French Fries: Cut russet potatoes into fry shapes and use my Crispy Oven-Baked Fries recipe as a base for the bowl.
Other Toppings: I love a good fried egg on my burgers; I normally top these bowls with one! However, any burger topping works well in this recipe. Try caramelized onions, American cheese, or crumbled bacon
How to Make Chicken Burger Bowls
I wrote this recipe to where you are cooking multiple components of the meal at the same time; to save time and effort!
Step 1: Begin by adding your seasoned ground chicken to a large skillet and cooking until done, about 10-12 minutes.
Step 2: Meanwhile, wash and slice your potatoes. Season, toss with oil, and roast in a 415°F oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 3: Set aside the cooked ground chicken, and add your seasoned green beans. Cover and steam until they are tender to your preference.
In that same skillet, you can also sauté your mushrooms! These tend to get seasoned with the leftover spices from the green beans, so it's really tasty.
Step 4: Chop all your cold ingredients like the pickles and tomatoes, and then assemble your bowls.
Serve with your favorite sauces like barbecue, ranch, or garlic aoili.
Recipe Pro Tip
- Store separately for optimal freshness. When you're ready to pack up leftovers, store the individual ingredients in separate containers so they all stay fresh longer!
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Chicken Burger Bowls (Whole30!)
Equipment
- Large Skillet with lid
- Tongs
- Chef's Knife
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pounds ground chicken sub with turkey, beef, etc.
- 2 tablespoons burger seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Roasted Potatoes
- 16 ounces petite gold potatoes washed and cubed
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sautéed Green Beans
- 24 ounces fresh green beans trimmed
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon harissa seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Sautéed Mushrooms
- 16 ounces white mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 teaspoon sea salt optional - to taste
Chopped Cold Ingredients
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 ounces chopped dill pickles
- 4 count avocados
Instructions
Ground Chicken
- Start out by seasoning your ground chicken with the burger seasoning and Worcestershire.
- Cook the ground meat in a large skillet for about 12 minutes or until fully cooked. Set aside.
Roasted Potatoes
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 415°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the cubed potatoes on the lined pan and pour the avocado oil on top.
- Season with the salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, ground thyme, and black pepper.
- Stir around the potatoes to ensure everything is evenly seasoned.
- Roast the potatoes for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, stirring occasionally. Remove, and set aside.
Sautéed Green Beans & Mushrooms
- While the potatoes are roasting, add your green beans to a large skillet.
- Season to taste with the sea salt, harissa, garlic, and onion powder. Drizzle on the avocado oil and stir until veggies are evenly covered.
- Cover the skillet and let the green beans steam until soft, about 8 minutes. Remove the lid and allow any extra moisture to cook down. Remove, and set aside.
- In the empty green bean skillet, sauté the sliced mushrooms in butter. Once they are browned, remove from heat and add a sprinkle of salt to taste (optional - they should be seasoned from the green beans.)
Assembly
- Grab your bowls, and assemble all ingredients. Cut the avocados in half and add them last for optimal freshness.
- Serve with your favorite sauces, like garlic aioli or homemade ranch dressing. Enjoy!
Jordan Jacobs says
One of my favorite meal preps during a cut! I make my own burger patties with 93% lean beef and this makes more than enough for an entire week of clean eating. Thank you!
Shani W. says
This is great to hear Jordan! Thank you for trying and commenting.