Posted Jul 19, 2024, Updated Jul 26, 2024 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. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
