NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground chicken

1 slice nitrate-free bacon

1 small jalapeño

1 small whole-grain slider buns

0.25 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt

2 large butter lettuce leaves

PREPARATION

• 1

  Finely dice the jalapeño, removing the seeds and ribs if you prefer a milder heat.

• 2

  In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well incorporated.

• 3

  Divide the chicken mixture into two equal portions and shape them into small circular patties.

• 4

  Press the diced jalapeños into the center of each patty, then reshape the meat to enclose the peppers.

• 5

  Wrap one slice of nitrate-free bacon tightly around the edge of each chicken patty, securing the ends with a toothpick.

• 6

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

• 7

  Place the sliders in the pan and sear for 5-7 minutes per side until the bacon is golden-brown and the chicken is fully cooked.

• 8

  While the chicken rests, lightly toast the slider buns in the remaining pan juices until golden.

• 9

  Spread the plain Greek yogurt onto the bottom of each bun and top with a leaf of butter lettuce.

• 10

  Place the bacon-wrapped chicken patties on the buns, remove the toothpicks, and serve immediately.