Mango chicken burgers that are whole30 approved

It’s a thing

Last year around February I saw an undercover documentary about a Belgian slaughterhouse and it shocked me to the bone. So much so that I became a vegetarian overnight. I stopped eating meat for the next 6 months or so. I just couldn’t justify being part of the treatment of living beings like that. And trust me, if you haven’t seen it, don’t. It’s horrific. Of course as you probably guessed I couldn’t keep it up. Eating mainly paleo and vegetarian can go together but it is not the easiest choice. Plus I missed having the options and on top of that I also create recipes for other people. So eating meat is almost a necessity.

Mango chicken burgers

I was already conscious of what kind of meat I was eating but ever since last year I’ve been more strict in that regard. I eat only meat from animals that lived a relatively happy live. Grass fed and organic. But even then you do not know where they actually die. How are they slaughtered and where?

This week another report came out stating that the situation in Dutch slaughterhouses is not much better than those in the Belgium one. Serious animal cruelty is performed where they skin animals while still alive, cook pigs while still alive and more of that. It has created a storm of protest which I think is a good thing. It has also made me even more aware that I have to be careful where I get my meat. I found a really good source of meat here in the Netherlands. I talked to them extensively on how and where they slaughter the animals and it is in no way related to anything that is done in the mass production areas.

Still, somewhere in the back of my mind, I struggle with eating other creatures. I would go vegan if I thought I could manage and/or if it was sustainable for me. We don’t really eat a lot of meat. Mostly chicken, some seafood (not enough of that!)  and some other bits and pieces.

How do you justify eating meat? And what is your routine if you don’t?

The recipe I am sharing with you today is for breakfast burgers. Yes that is right; meat for breakfast. Talk about not eating that much meat… But these are delicious and perfect for when you’re doing a whole30, like we are doing right now. Thanks to the mango that is inside they have a hint of sweetness making them perfect for your first meal of the day. You’ll love them!

Not so much into meat in the morning? Try this fritatta with roasted vegetables

Mango chicken burgers

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Prep time 10 minutes
Cooking time 15 minutes
Total time 25 minutes

6 burgers

Ingredients

  • 375 gr chicken
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 85 gr finely chopped mango
  • 1 tbsp chili pepper
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped chives
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot
  • 1 tsp salt
  • coconut oil for baking

  • Ground your chicken finely in either a meat grinder or food processor. Place in a bowl
  • Fry the onion for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  • Add all other ingredients except the coconut oil to the meat mixture (including the onion) and mix it all together well. Form into 6-8 equal shaped small burgers. Place in the fridge for a while to firm up.
  • Heat a frying pan and once it is hot add the oil and turn the heat down a bit. Add the burgers and bake until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve warm with a green salad

Disclaimer

The nutritional values above are calculated per portion. The details are based on standard nutritional tables and do not constitute a professional nutritional advice.

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Simone van den Berg

Food- and travel blogger from the Netherlands. Loves good food. Loves to taste good food the world over. She also loves to share travelstories, delicious recipes and ok, cat pictures too. She sometimes feels the need to get really healthy for a while, always mingled with periods of insanely delicious sweets and other decadent treats. Lives in the Netherlands with her two cats; Humphrey and Buffy. Profession: Food photographer, food blogger, recipe developer and nutritionist