Chicken Burgers
Posted Jul 19, 2024, Updated Jul 26, 2024
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This chicken burgers recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients in under 30 minutes. Ground chicken burgers are healthy, juicy and bursting with flavor!
Chicken burgers are a lighter substitute for hamburgers for people who may not love the taste of ground turkey (aka: my kids).
In this recipe, ground chicken is mixed with garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, barbecue sauce, egg and breadcrumbs. The result is a juicy chicken burger with a perfect texture.
Plus, they’re easy to make in under 30 minutes. Serve on your favorite burger buns with the fixings of your choice for a hearty and healthy dinner!
Chicken Burgers Ingredients & Substitutions
- Ground chicken. If you’d prefer a burger with a different meat try this hamburger recipe, or turkey burgers.
- Barbecue Sauce. You can substitute 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce with 1 tablespoon milk for the 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce.
- Breadcrumbs. quick oats are a good, gluten-free substitute.
- Spices. I included our favorite spice blend, you can adjust according to your tastes.
How to Make Chicken Burgers
Let’s walk through this chicken burger recipe together – and don’t forget to watch the video.
Begin by making the chicken burger patties by combining all the ingredients in a large bowl until the mixture is uniform throughout.
Then, form into 6 patties ¼ to ½” thick. ( I suggest weighing the mixture, dividing by 6 then weighing out each portion to get equal size patties), and place the patties on a large baking sheet.
Cook the Chicken Burgers
These chicken burgers are best when cooked on the stovetop . They can be cooked on a flattop grill, but not on grates.
To cook on the stovetop, heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a cast iron skillet or nonstick fry pan.
Then, add the burger patties and cook on the first side for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Once they are golden brown, flip, cover and cook over medium heat until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
Serve
Serve the chicken burgers immediately on a hamburger bun with your favorite toppings Here are some suggestions:
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Pickles
- Tomato
- Onion
- Guacamole
- Lettuce
- Relish
- Mayonnaise
- Barbecue Sauce
- Cheese (add cheese in the last 2 minutes of cooking on the second side so it melts).
Best sides to serve with Chicken Burgers
- Homemade Mac and Cheese
- The best Potato Salad
- Summer fruit salad or winter fruit salad (depending on the season)
- Roasted Asparagus
- Broccoli salad, 3 bean salad or Cucumber Salad
- Burrata salad
- Best Homemade Coleslaw
Store/Freeze
Store chicken burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
Or, freeze the patties in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven or on the stovetop.
Chicken Burgers Recipe FAQS
Yes, you can double the ingredients to make 12 burgers.
My favorite sauces to serve with this recipe are barbecue sauce, guacamole, mayonnaise and aioli.
My top 3 recommendations are:
Cheddar
Swiss
Pepper Jack
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Ground Chicken Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 Tablespoons BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a large bowl and mix until incorporated.
- Then, form into 6 patties ¼ to ½” thick. (I suggest weighing the mixture, dividing by 6 then weighing out each portion to get equal size patties). Place the patties on a large baking sheet.
Cook
- Heat 2 TBS olive oil over medium heat in a cast iron skillet
- Add the chicken burger patties, and cook on the first side for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Flip, cover and cook over medium heat until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
- Serve immediately on a bun with your favorite fixings!
Video
Notes
- Ground chicken. If you’d prefer a burger with a different meat try this hamburger recipe, or ground turkey burgers.
- Barbecue Sauce. You can substitute 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce with 1 tablespoon milk for the 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce.
- Breadcrumbs. quick oats are a good, gluten-free substitute.
- Spices. I included our favorite spice blend, you can adjust according to your tastes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I just made these burgers, tired of the beef and do not like ground turkey at all. Laura has the perfect recipe using ground chicken, so good and so easy to make! Thank you, Laura!