Description
Chicken Burger Recipe that’s juicy, flavorful, and easy to make with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, and perfectly seasoned patties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken (preferably thigh or mix of thigh and breast)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped onion or shallot
- 1/4 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- Optional: chopped parsley, grated Parmesan, chili flakes
- 4 sesame seed buns, toasted
- Fresh green leaf lettuce
- 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- Butter or oil for toasting buns
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, salt, pepper, garlic, chopped onion, paprika, and mayonnaise. Mix gently until just combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into patties slightly wider than your buns.
- Optional: Chill patties for 10–15 minutes to help them hold their shape.
- Heat a grill or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and brush with oil.
- Cook patties for 5–6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Toast the buns lightly with butter on a pan or grill.
- Assemble burgers with lettuce, sliced tomato, the cooked patty, and your favorite sauce.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use ground chicken thigh for extra juiciness.
- Do not overmix the patty mixture to keep the texture tender.
- You can freeze uncooked patties for up to 2 months.
- Add cheese during the last minute of cooking for a melty finish.
- Customize toppings with spicy mayo, pickled onions, or grilled pineapple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled or Pan-Cooked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Burger Recipe, easy chicken burger, healthy chicken burgers, homemade chicken patties, grilled chicken burgers
