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This Chicken Banting Mushroom Burger turns simple ingredients into something really satisfying. It’s hearty without being heavy.
Chicken Banting Mushroom Burger brings together grilled chicken, buttery mushrooms, and roasted aubergine in every bite. It’s a fresh way to rethink burger night at home.
Why You Will Love and Enjoy This Chicken Banting Mushroom Burger
- It’s hearty and filling without feeling heavy
- The mushroom base adds a rich, buttery flavour
- Perfect if you want a proper burger without the carbs
Grilled Chicken with Garlic Butter Mushrooms and Aubergine.
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Chicken Banting Mushroom Burger
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 generous servings 1x
- Category: Dinner Recipes
- Method: Easy Cooking
- Diet: Banting
Description
This one’s a proper hands-on kitchen burger, just without the bun. It’s juicy, a little messy, and way more satisfying than you’d expect.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breast fillets
- 1 tsp Cajun spice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Mushroom “Buns”
- 8 large brown mushrooms
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Pinch of salt
Roasted Aubergine
- 1 aubergine, sliced into 4 thick rounds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Burger Fillings
- 4 slices of tomato
- 1 handful of rocket
- 1/4 cup sauce of choice
Green Salad
- 0.4 lb = 200 g baby spinach
- 1 handful radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 5 oz = 150 g blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Chicken
- Place the 4 chicken breast fillets between wax paper and gently pound to even thickness. Not paper-thin, but even thickness, so they cook properly.
- Rub each fillet with 1 tsp Cajun spice, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp chili flakes, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Let it sit while you prep everything else.
Aubergine
- Preheat your oven to 400⁰F (200⁰C).
- Place the 4 aubergine slices on a tray, brush with 1 tbsp olive oil, then sprinkle with 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Roast for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until soft and slightly golden. If they look dry, add a tiny drizzle more oil.
Mushrooms
- Heat a pan over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp butter and let it melt.
- Add the 8 large brown mushrooms, cap side down first.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, flip, then add 2 tsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp parsley, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook another 3 to 4 minutes until tender but not soggy.
- Set aside on a paper towel so they don’t water out your burger.
Grill the Chicken
- Using the same pan or a skillet, cook the seasoned chicken fillets over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
- You’re looking for golden edges and cooked through, not dry. Let them rest a few minutes before assembling so the juices stay in.
Salad
- In a large bowl, combine 200 g baby spinach, sliced radishes, 1 sliced red onion, 10 halved cherry tomatoes, and 150 g crumbled blue cheese.
- Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then toss lightly.
Burger
- Start with 1 mushroom as your base.
- Layer with rocket, 1 chicken fillet, a spoon of sauce, 1 roasted aubergine slice, and 1 tomato slice.
- Top with another mushroom and gently press.
- Serve straight away with the green salad on the side.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Gail
Low Carb Chicken Mushroom Burger with Roasted Aubergine and Blue Cheese Salad
Chicken Banting Mushroom Burger delivers everything you want from a burger, just without the heaviness of a traditional bun. The combination of juicy chicken, buttery mushrooms, and roasted aubergine makes it feel satisfying and complete, while still being simple enough to pull together on a busy evening.
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Great post!
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Oh yum! I wish there was a calorie count though.
Sorry my site does not have that feature.
I still l9ve it 😇 thank you.
Thank you so much
Oh yum!
Thanks hope you enjoy it.
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