Ground Chicken Burgers Recipe

One of my favorite meals, these ground chicken burgers are made with fresh herbs, garlic, and warm spices, providing tons of flavor in every bite. With minimal prep time and a quick cooking time, they're ready to eat in less than 30 minutes. Cook them on a skillet or the grill, and enjoy juicy, tender burgers all year round!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: chicken burgers with ground chicken, ground chicken burgers, ground chicken burgers recipe

Method: Grill, Stove Top

Servings: -5 burgers

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
1 large egg
½ cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs or almond flour
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 green onions very finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
3 cloves garlic finely minced
½ shallot finely minced
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
1½ teaspoons fine sea salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ –¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper depending on desired spice level
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, gluten-free panko, lemon zest and juice, green onions, cilantro, garlic, shallot, oil, salt, thyme, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, and ginger.
Mix gently with your hands or a fork until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the burgers tender.
Divide the mixture into 4-5 equal portions and shape into patties about ¾-inch thick.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with oil, or preheat a grill to medium heat.
Cook the burgers for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
Serve on buns, in lettuce wraps, or over a salad with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Storage:

Store: Store leftover cooked burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Warm burgers in a skillet over medium-low heat. Or, heat them in the oven or air fryer at 350°F for 5-8 minutes or until warmed through. You can also microwave leftover chicken burgers in 30-second intervals until heated through.
Freeze: Freeze cooked or uncooked burgers for up to 3 months, placing parchment paper sheets between each patty to prevent sticking. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating or cooking.

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