Description
Juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor—this chicken burger recipe is the perfect alternative to beef burgers. Made with a blend of ground chicken, grated onion, and just the right spices, these burgers are incredibly moist and satisfying. Topped with a creamy, tangy homemade burger sauce and your favorite fresh ingredients, this is a must-try for any burger lover. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners or backyard cookouts, it’s a recipe that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
1. For the Patties:
- 1 lb ground chicken (mix of thigh and breast)
- ¼ cup grated onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
2. For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp pickle juice
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
3. Burger Build:
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Red onion slices (optional)
- Cheese slices (optional)
- Butter (for toasting buns)
Instructions
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Mix and refrigerate.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, grated onion, garlic, panko, egg, Dijon, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until combined and form into 4 patties.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little oil.
- Cook patties for 6–7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- Add cheese during the last minute, cover to melt.
- Toast buttered buns on the skillet until golden.
- Assemble: bun, lettuce, patty, tomato, onion, sauce, top bun.
Notes
- Use freshly grated onion for moisture and flavor.
- Always toast the buns—it adds texture and flavor.
- For a spicy version, add chopped jalapeños to the meat mix or sauce.
- Patties can be prepped a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fried or Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg