These meal-prep chicken patties are seasoned with garlic, scallion, parsley, and a little cayenne, then pan-seared until golden. Pair two patties with cucumber, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and chipotle aioli for a fresh low-carb lunch that’s easy to portion and pack ahead. The recipe makes three meal-prep meals in about 25 minutes. Looking for more make-ahead lunches? Explore our low-carb meal prep recipes. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the Meal Prep Chicken Patties
For the chicken patties
- 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon chopped scallion
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
- 1 teaspoon butter, for cooking
For the meal-prep salad
- 1 small cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 7 oz (200 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons chipotle aioli
- Lemon slices, for serving
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Directions
1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, scallion, parsley, garlic, salt, cayenne, and red pepper flakes. Mix gently just until combined; avoid overworking the chicken.
2. Divide the mixture into six equal portions and shape into patties. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 5–8 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
3. Let the patties cool slightly. Divide them among three meal-prep containers, placing two patties in each. Add the cucumber, avocado, and cherry tomatoes, with chipotle aioli and lemon on the side.
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Recipe tips for the meal prep chicken patties
- Mix the ground chicken gently. Overworking it can make the patties dense.
- Divide the mixture into six equal portions so the patties cook at the same rate.
- Cook the patties to 165°F (74°C) in the center.
- Keep the chipotle aioli separate until serving so the vegetables stay fresh.
- Add the avocado shortly before eating, or toss it with lemon juice to slow browning.
- You can easily double the chicken patties and prepare them ahead for extra lunches.
You can freeze the chicken patties separately from the vegetables. Let them cool completely, store in a freezer-safe container, then thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Prepare the fresh vegetables when you’re ready to assemble the meal.
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How did it turn out?
It’s a quick and tasty meal. The listed serving is misleading. It says 6 servings but it’s actually only 3 — 2 chicken patties go into 3 meal prep containers.
