• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
Fox Valley Foodie
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • About the Fox Valley Foodie
  • Subscribe
  • Recipe Index
  • Contact
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Sandwich

    Chicken Burgers

    Published: Jun 7, 2019 · Modified: Aug 19, 2020 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    These barbecue chicken burgers are lean and flavorful. #bbq #chicken #burgers #healthy

    These boldly seasoned chicken burgers are loaded with your favorite barbecue flavors or can be customized with your favorite ingredients.

    Why couldn't the chicken burger play with its friends? Give up? It was grounded! OK, that was a pretty bad dad joke, but the incredible flavor of these ground chicken burgers will surely put me back into your good graces again.

    Chicken burgers

    Chicken Burgers

    Chicken burgers are a leaner alternative to classic burgers or chicken patties. Unlike chicken patties, chicken burgers don't have a breaded coating and are loaded with additional seasonings for added flavor.

    Chicken burgers can be enjoyed with your favorite toppings, just like a regular hamburger. However, because of the tenderness of the ground chicken burger patty, it is important that you purchase light and airy hamburger buns to serve this on. An overly dense bun will overwhelm the texture and flavor of the burger. Personally, I recommend toasted brioche buns, however, potato buns are great too.

    Are Chicken Burgers Healthy

    Yes, chicken burgers can certainly be healthy. Ground chicken is typically considerably leaner than ground beef used for burgers. Breadcrumbs are added for moisture and texture, but those can be omitted as well to fit dietary needs.

    You can even swap out the bun for a wrap instead if you wish. Keep in mind though, loading up a lean burger with fatty toppings such as cheese, mayo, and bacon will quickly increase the calorie count.

    How to make chicken burger patties

    How to make Chicken Burgers

    I break one of my cardinal rules when making ground chicken burgers: I add breadcrumbs. When making a traditional homemade burger I am strongly opposed to any additives being mixed in the beef, breadcrumbs + beef make a classic meatloaf, not a burger. However, leaner ground chicken can benefit from some breadcrumbs and seasonings added for flavor, moisture, and texture.

    To be clear, even though we add breadcrumbs to the chicken burger patties, we are not making a chicken meatloaf. The more breadcrumbs you add, the more tender the meat mixture will become. My chicken meatloaf recipe uses ½ cup of breadcrumbs per pound of ground chicken. That is too much for a burger, the patty would be too tender, lacking the proper texture.

    Instead, I tested these burgers with a variety of breadcrumb mixtures and found ¼ cup breadcrumbs per pound of meat to be the sweet spot. The chicken burgers were incredibly moist and flavorful and packed the perfect texture.

    How to form burger patties

    TIP: Ground chicken can be a bit sticky to work with, so there are better ways to form your burger patties than pressing when your hands. Instead, I recommend using lightly oiled wax parchment paper, the bottom of a plate, or both in tandem. This will keep your hands clean while making more even patties, and the oil will prevent the meat mixture from sticking!

    BBQ Chicken Burger

    Chicken Burger Seasonings

    I use my favorite barbecue seasonings as the primary flavoring for these burgers, similar to my popular BBQ dry rub. It adds a deep flavor balanced by a touch of sweetness. However, you can customize these chicken burgers with your favorite seasonings instead.

    To customize this recipe I recommend keeping the same meat-to-breadcrumb ratio, as well as the same amount of salt. However, you can add your favorite minced fresh herbs, grated parmesan cheese, or seasoning blends of your choice. Chicken is a really flexible protein to work with.

    How to Cook Chicken Burgers

    Since chicken needs to cook to 165 degrees, you need to cook it slowly to ensure the interior comes to temperature before the exterior burns. The best way to do this is to cook the chicken burgers in a covered non-stick skillet (affiliate link) over low heat.

    Covering the skillet traps the heat inside so the patties bake as the exterior sears. It will take approximately 10 minutes to cook the burger patties in the skillet, depending on thickness.

    Ground chicken burger

    Can I bake Chicken Burgers?

    I have been publishing recipes long enough to know some of you will want to bake these, rather than prepare them in a skillet. Yes, you can bake them, however, you won't get a crisp pan-seared crust on the burgers, as you would in the skillet.

    I recommend baking them at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes. You can quickly sear them in the skillet too after baking to improve the texture if desired.

    Ground Chicken Burger Recipes

    I enjoy eating my chicken burgers with barbecue sauce, red onions, and green lettuce. However, there is no need to limit yourself to these options. Try these chicken burger toppings as well:

    • Cheddar cheese, bacon, and ranch dressing
    • Sliced avocado, red onion, and cilantro
    • Blue cheese, Franks Red Hot Sauce, and balsamic vinegar

    The possibilities for using ground chicken burgers are truly endless. Hopefully, this write-up armed you with the information and the confidence needed to craft these with your favorite flavor combinations as well!

    Chicken burger recipe
    Chicken burgers.

    Chicken Burgers

    These boldly seasoned chicken burgers are loaded with your favorite barbecue flavors or can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate Save Go to Collections
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 517kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    Ground Chicken Burger

    • 1 pound lean ground chicken
    • ¼ cup plain bread crumbs
    • 1 egg (beaten)
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon mustard powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
    • 1 dash cayenne pepper
    • 2 tablespoons cooking oil (or as needed)

    Serving

    • 3 brioche buns (lightly toasted)
    • 3 slices smoked cheddar cheese
    • sliced red onion (as needed)
    • 3 leaves green leaf lettuce
    • ¼ cup BBQ sauce

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients for the ground chicken burgers in a bowl and mix to combine.
    • Divide the mixture into three equal balls and press firmly to flatten them into patties slightly wider than your buns. Tip: Using a flat bottomed plate works well, add oil to the bottom of the plate to prevent sticking.
    • Heat a large non-stick skillet over low heat and add cooking oil, then add the patties, (cooking in batches if needed) and cover. Flip the patties every few minutes to prevent burning. Patties are done cooking when the meat reaches 165 degrees. Add cheese when patties have almost finished cooking.
    • Place chicken burger patties on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, red onion, and BBQ sauce.

    Notes

    IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE be sure to check out my Buffalo Chicken Meatballs as well!

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 1062mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2090IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1.5mg
    Tried this Recipe? Pin it Today!Mention @FoxValleyFoodie or tag #foxvalleyfoodie!

    Get My FREE eCookbook

    mailer

    Subscribe to FoxValleyFoodie.com and get each tantalizing new post sent directly to your inbox, along with my complementary eCookbook just for signing up!

    « Beef Lo Mein
    Cucumber Tomato Salad »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Elizabeth

      February 23, 2021 at 7:40 am

      5 stars
      This is a family favorite! Thank you for giving us something new to make! These ingredients blend so well together. Kudos!

      Reply
    2. Lolo/les petits secrets de lolo

      June 09, 2019 at 1:15 pm

      Humm, ce burger au poulet me tente bien !

      Reply
    3. Buster Monasmith

      June 07, 2019 at 5:47 pm

      Are these patties glute free, will a gluten free but work.

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        June 07, 2019 at 5:55 pm

        There are breadcrumbs in the patty, which will contain gluten. You can omit the breadcrumbs if needed though, or purchase gluten-free breadcrumbs.

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Subscribe

    15834

    Get each tantalizing new recipe

    sent directly to your inbox.

    AND GET MY eCOOKBOOK FREE!

    Search for your favorite post!

    Popular Recipes

    How to make paprika

    How to Make Paprika

    Homemade mozzarella sticks with string cheese

    Homemade Mozzarella Sticks with String Cheese

    Fried chicken gizzards recipe.

    Fried Chicken Gizzards

    Close up Sloppy Joes

    Homemade Sloppy Joes - Better Than Manwich

    Brown Sugar Meatloaf with Secret Ingredient

    Brown Sugar Meatloaf - With a Secret Ingredient

    Venison Meatloaf Recipe

    Venison Meatloaf

    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs - Bone In

    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs (Bone-In)

    Big Mac Sauce Copycat Recipe

    McDonald's Big Mac Sauce (Copycat Recipe)

    As featured in yahoo, buzzfeed, oprah, msn and more!

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    Fox Valley Foodie, LLC

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 Brunch Pro on the Brunch Pro Theme