Aug 09, 2023, Updated Apr 08, 2024
Why You’re Going to Love This Ground Chicken Burger Recipe
Friends, you are minutes away from the flavorful, succulent, juicy chicken burger of your dreams, just bursting with savory goodness. Packed with tender onions, aromatic garlic, a kick of spice, and an array of simple seasonings, this isn’t your average backyard burger. It’s a lean, mean, ground chicken dream (well, not mean actually, it’s very nice). These healthy burgers are the perfect combo of tender, juicy, and flavorful. Goodbye fear of dry chicken burgers, these ones are dripping with moisture. I love to make them in bulk for meal prep and eat them for lunch all week.
What’s a Chicken Burger Made of? Gather Your Ingredients
Before we dive into our delicious recipe, let’s take a look at the cast of characters that make up these juicy ground chicken burgers:
Ground Chicken: This is the star of our show. You can use lean ground chicken (like ground chicken breast), or ground chicken thigh (my preference if you can find it). Either makes for an easy, lighter alternative to beef. Fresh or Panko Breadcrumbs: They help to bind our ground chicken patties and keep our chicken burgers moist. Milk: Helps to moisten the breadcrumbs, creating a tender, juicy chicken burger. Olive Oil: Used for cooking onions and also provides a touch of rich, savory flavor. Minced Onion: Cooking the onion first brings out the natural sugars, which in turn hold onto more moisture making for a super-juicy burger. It also adds a subtle sweetness and texture to our ground chicken burgers. Don’t be tempted to swap in onion powder. The onion has a more important role here than just flavoring. Coarse Salt: I’ve measured and tested to make sure your burgers will be perfectly seasoned! Minced Garlic: To add a subtle punch of flavor we all know and love. It’s just tastier than garlic powder (but you can swap that in if you prefer). Mayo: Keeps the chicken burgers juicy and adds a creamy element. Minced Fresh Parsley or Dried Parsley: Brings freshness and color to our chicken patties. Cayenne Pepper: If you like a bit of heat, this one’s for you! Freshly Ground Black Pepper: More seasoning to make our chicken burger sing. Large Egg: The binding agent in chicken burgers that holds our patties together.
How to Make This Ground Chicken Burgers Recipe: Easy Step-by-Step Directions
Time to roll up your sleeves and get to the fun part! Here are the step-by-step directions to make a chicken burger at home that will keep you coming back for more.
Soak the Breadcrumbs: This is your first step in preparing these easy ground chicken burgers. The breadcrumbs will absorb the milk and help to keep the patties moist. Do it in a large mixing bowl and then you can just add the other ingredients without dirtying extra bowls. Sauté the Onion and Garlic: This brings out their sweet, aromatic flavors, which will permeate through the ground chicken burger.
Combine the Onion and Garlic with the Breadcrumb Mixture: The bread will help to spread the onion and garlic flavor throughout the patties. Add the Remaining Seasonings and Mayo: This will ensure that every bite of your chicken burger is packed with flavor. Mix in the Egg and Ground Chicken: Be sure to mix the ground chicken mixture gently to keep your patties tender and juicy.
Shape Your Patties: Forming them with a gentle touch ensures they remain tender and moist after cooking. Cook Chicken Burgers: Whether you’re making grilled chicken burgers or pan-cooking them, make sure to oil the grill grates or pan and cook your ground chicken to a safe internal temperature. Let the Burgers Rest: A few minutes of patience will help to redistribute the juices, resulting in a flavorful, juicy chicken burger.
How to Serve Homemade Chicken Burgers
Now that your chicken burger patties are cooked to perfection, it’s time to bring on the buns! Whether you’re into classic hamburger buns, fancy artisan rolls, or even low-carb lettuce wraps, the choice is all yours. I personally love to serve them with this soft Turkish Bread and some yogurt sauce. I also love to chop up the cooked chicken patties as protein for my lunch salads. Slather on some creamy Avocado Crema, tangy BBQ sauce, dijon mustard, mayo, Lemon Yogurt Sauce and top with fresh, crunchy lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and crisp onions. And hey, why not add a slice of gooey, melty cheddar cheese while you’re at it?
Choose the Perfect Side Dishes
Looking for the best buddies to accompany your chicken burgers? How about the best macaroni salad or my favorite creamy potato salad recipe? Perhaps a refreshing Couscous Salad with Lemon Dressing or baked Butternut Squash Fries? And let’s not forget the diner classics like crispy onion rings.
How to Make Chicken Burgers Ahead (Plus Storage Tips)
Want to get a head start on dinner? Easy-peasy! Mix up your ground chicken patties and store them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet covered in plastic wrap. Keep them like this in the fridge a day ahead. If you want to freeze them, freeze them like this in a single layer before packing them into a freezer bag. Cook from frozen on low heat. If you find yourself with leftovers, store cooked chicken burgers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or in the microwave when hunger strikes again.
Expert Tips and Tricks For Juicy Chicken Burgers
And finally, here’s the secret sauce to making the best chicken burgers:
How Do You Keep Ground Chicken Burgers From Falling Apart?
Keeping ground chicken burgers from falling apart is a common question and I have some great tips: You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Here are some common curiosities about making the perfect ground chicken burgers:
Other Juicy Burger Recipes You Won’t Want To Miss
Juicy Air Fryer Turkey Burgers: Healthier and tastier than ever, it’s a scrumptious twist on a classic favorite. Juicy Mushroom Burgers with Swiss: These burgers are picnic-perfect. Flaky Salmon Burgers: Insanely delicious and moist salmon burgers – because dry burgers are just fishy business!
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