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Juicy Chicken Burgers

My juicy chicken burgers are meaty, moist, and packed with flavor. It's a healthy alternative to a beef burger but a very tasty addition to your dinner rotation!
Course Chicken Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword burger recipes, chicken burger recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 patties
Calories 501kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 ounces Monterey jack or Pepper Jack Cheese shredded 1/2 cup
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons grated red onion
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • 4 thick cheese slices
  • 4 hamburger buns

Optional Toppings

  • lettuce, tomato, cheese, bacon, avocado, thin sliced onion, BBQ sauce, mayonaisse, ketchup, or mustard

Instructions

Form Patties

  • Combine ground chicken (1 pound), panko breadcrumbs (1 cup), cheese (2 ounces), mayonnaise (¼ cup), red onion (2 tablespoons), Worcestershire (1 tablespoon), garlic powder (1 teaspoon), salt (1/2 teaspoon), and black pepper (1/4 teaspoon) in a large bowl using your hands.
    Step 1 how to make chicken burgers, Combine all the patty ingredients.
  • Press into four 3/4" thick patties (should be about 4" in diameter). Press your thumb in the center of each patty, creating a divet.

Chill Patties

  • Arrange the patties on a large plate or small baking sheet. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Season the patties with salt and pepper.
    Step 3 how to make chicken burgers, Form the patties and chill in the fridge.

Cook Patties

  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil on medium heat, until it shimmers. Add burgers and cook, undisturbed, until a crust begins to form on the bottom of the patty, about 5-6 minutes.
    Step 4 how to make chicken burgers, Cook the patties until the crust begins to form.
  • Turn the patties and repeat on the other side. If using cheese, top with cheese. Continue to cook patties until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F, about 5-6 minutes.
    Step 6 how to make chicken burgers, If using cheese, top with cheese. Continue to cook patties.

Assemble Burgers

  • Arrange toppings on a platter for the table.
  • When patties are cooked, add to a split bun and arrange on individual plates or a serving platter. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  1. More Seasoning: To change the flavor a bit, add some Italian seasoning to the chicken mixture.
  2. Mixing: Do not overmix the meat mixture for a tender patty.
  3. Internal Temperature: For safety reasons, be sure to thoroughly cook the burger. The chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Use a meat thermometer or an instant-read thermometer.
  4. Top It! Dress your burger with your favorites like lettuce, tomatoes, sliced red onion, mayonnaise, Dijon, ketchup, BBQ sauce, bacon, avocado, pickles, etc.

Nutrition

Serving: 1patty | Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 913mg | Potassium: 741mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 4mg