These Chicken Burgers are healthy, made with simple ingredients and are the perfect meal for the whole family. They are done in under 25 minutes!
Are you struggling with what to make for dinner tonight? Well no worries, because I have the perfect recipe for you! These easy chicken burgers are super flavorful and unlike most chicken burger recipes out there, they are super juicy and go great with your favorite toppings. Serve them alongside my Air Fryer Steak Fries!
This was inspired by my Air Fryer Turkey Burgers. You will love how simple they are and how quickly dinner will come together for you.
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Healthy. This ground chicken burger recipe is made with healthy and minimal ingredients.
- Simple. You only need 5-10 minutes of prep time to make this meal. It is the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight.
- Customizable. While these burgers are full of flavor, they still pair great with any of your favorite burger toppings.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Ground chicken- I recommend ground chicken vs. ground chicken breast because it is fattier, which will allow for a juicier burger. I have not tested the recipe with ground turkey but you can definitely use it in place of chicken.
- Smoked paprika- smoked paprika has much more flavor than regular paprika.
- Red onion- the onion adds tons of flavor texture and juiciness to the burger.
- Olive oil- the addition of a healthy fat prevents the burgers from drying out when cooking.
See the recipe card below for quantities and remaining ingredients.
Instructions
- Begin by adding all of the ingredients needed for the burger mixture (aside from the onion and olive oil) to a large bowl.
- Next, you will use your box grater to grate the onion over the bowl. The juice from the onion goes directly into the mix. Add the olive oil and mix everything together with your hands.
- Form into four patties and cook on a skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
- Add slices of cheddar cheese, if desired, and serve.
Recipe FAQs
I didn't have an issue with the burgers falling apart but if you do here are a few tips:
Avoid overmixing the burger mixture.
Don't flip the chicken patties more than once.
While I have not tested this recipe in an air fryer, you should have no issue.
Cook them at 360 degrees F for 15-17 minutes until cooked through. Be sure to spray the air fryer with cooking spray to prevent the burgers from sticking.
My top tip for avoiding a dry burger is to grate an onion directly over the bowl of mixture. The juice from the onion will help to create a juicer burger.
If you are using leaner meat, adding a healthy fat, such as olive oil or avocado oil, helps to create moisture in the burger.
Store leftover burgers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat them in the microwave until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
Toppings
There are so many options for burger toppings, here are some of my favorites!
- Lettuce, tomato and sliced red onion
- Caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms
- Pickles- dill pickles or bread and butter pickles
- Hot sauce- I love Cholula!
- Fresh avocado or guacamole
- More condiments: bbq sauce, honey mustard, ketchup or buffalo sauce
Serving
As with any burger, this recipe goes great served on a bun with fries. You can switch it up by using a lettuce wrap instead.
Serve the burgers with a salad like Italian Tomato Salad, Potato Salad without Mayo or Butternut Squash and Cranberry Salad.
Check out my post on the 27 Best Side Dishes for Burgers for even more side dish ideas.
Top Tips
- Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature to ensure the burger are cooked through. They should be at least 165 degrees F.
- Don't overcook the burgers, this can cause them to be dry and crumbly.
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🍳Recipe
Healthy Chicken Burger Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ large red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 sliced cheddar cheese, optional
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices of tomato
- Lettuce
- Sliced red onion
Instructions
- In a bowl combine the ground chicken, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, mustard and lemon juice. Use a box grater to finely grate the red onion over the bowl so all of the juice goes into the burger mix!
- Next, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the bowl and use your hands to mix everything together. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties with your hands. Press down on the patties until they are about 1-inch thick.
- In a cast-iron or other 10-12 inch skillet, add one tablespoon of olive oil. Heat over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the burger patties to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes. If you are you using cheese, add a slice to each burger about 1 minute before they are done cooking. The internal temperature of the burgers should be at least 165 degrees F.
- Serve the burgers warm on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato and sliced red onion or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature to ensure the burger are cooked through.
- Don't overcook the burgers, this can cause them to be dry and crumbly.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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