The Best Ground Chicken Burgers

This is the best ground chicken burger you’ll ever make. These juicy burgers are loaded with flavor, so delicious, and easy!

My Healthy Grilled Turkey Burgers have been a hit for years now. They were born out of necessity when my husband was first diagnosed with alpha-gal, a red meat allergy that comes from a tick bite. Ground turkey served us well in so many recipes where people traditionally use beef or pork. Then a few months ago I decided to challenge myself by working on ground chicken recipes. Ground chicken has a reputation for being dry since it’s very lean but the ground chicken stir fries, meatballs, and these delicious burgers I’ve developed absolutely show how amazing ground chicken can be.

A good burger can be made from several ground meat options. Ground turkey and ground chicken are my picks if you’re looking to create healthy burgers. But just because we’re going with the healthier choice that doesn’t mean we need to sacrifice flavor. I am absolutely unwilling to do that.

Now let’s dive into The Best Ground Chicken Burgers, shall we?

I strongly recommend you use ground chicken and not ground chicken breasts. You may see both options available in your grocery store and while I enjoy ground chicken breasts in stir fries it’s a terrible option for burgers. You need a little fat to keep burgers juicy so take my advice and purchase the ground chicken (not the breasts).

For these patties we’re using a combination of breadcrumbs, yogurt, grated parmesan, and egg to keep them juicy. Plus worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, and seasonings to give us a truly great flavor (the parmesan flavor really comes through too). These simple ingredients all work together to create what I think is the best burger out there.

I’ve eaten these burgers in a bun, in a lettuce wrap, and with a knife and fork but no matter how you serve them up I promise you’ll love them. If you’ve been hesitant to make a ground chicken burger before, this is the one that will win you over!

Ingredients for The Best Chicken Burgers

• Ground chicken: You’ll want a mix of white and dark meat so use ground chicken and not ground chicken breast (which would be too lean and result in dry burgers).
• Breadcrumbs: We’re using breadcrumbs in these chicken burgers to give them a lighter texture and make them more tender. This is important when working with ground chicken since it naturally has so little fat.
• Fresh parsley: I love fresh herbs in burgers. I use flat leaf parsley here but you can use curly if you prefer. Cilantro will also work.
• Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt is the secret ingredient that makes a huge difference! You can use whole milk, low fat, or fat free greek yogurt. Just be sure to pick an unflavored and unsweetened variety.
• Grated parmesan: This grated cheese is a powdery texture and adds a unique salty flavor I love so much in these burgers.
• Egg: Egg acts as a binder in these patties so they’ll keep their shape. While you won’t often find egg in burgers made with beef, it’s helpful when working with a protein with low fat content like ground chicken.
• Worcestershire sauce: This rich brown sauce is considered a kitchen staple because almost everyone keeps a bottle in their pantry. It’s made from a combination of vinegars, tamarind paste, molasses, sugar, salt, and a few other ingredients. You’ll often see it in recipes for marinades, soups, and it’s essential if you’re making a good bloody mary.
• Dijon mustard: Dijon mustard is made from brown or black mustard seeds and includes white wine. It is slightly spicier than yellow mustard which is made from yellow and white mustard seeds. Dijon mustard adds another layer of flavor to these chicken burgers but does not make them spicy.
• Seasonings: Garlic powder, salt, and black pepper create the perfect seasoning blend for these tasty burgers.

How to Make Ground Chicken Burgers

Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to combine the burger mixture. Form into six patties. If you’re not grilling immediately place the patties on a plate and cover with plastic wrap in the refrigerator.

Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush olive oil on both sides of each burger (or use an oil cooking spray). Gently place each patty on the preheated grill. Close the lid. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes. Do not flip your burger too early or you won’t get the grill marks we want. Flip. Sear remaining side until patty has reached an internal temperature of 165 F, another 4 to 6 minutes. For crispy chicken burgers make sure they get a golden brown.

Remove from the grill. Serve on hamburger buns or in a lettuce wrap (if low carb). I recommend topping each chicken patty with lettuce, tomato, cheese, red onion, mayo, and mustard. Use whatever toppings sound best to you!

Recommended Side Dishes for Chicken Burgers

Grilling season means its time for all the yummiest grilling sides! You can obviously serve these burgers with your favorite chips or french fries but if you’re in the mood to cook something special I recommend these delicious recipes below.

• Roasted Potato Wedges
• Easy Kale Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing
• Make Ahead Italian Pasta Salad
• Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
• 20-Minute Greek Pasta Salad
• Grilled Corn Salad
• Creamy Homemade Macaroni & Cheese

How to Freeze Chicken Burger Patties

These ground chicken patties do great frozen! If you want to make a big batch (a double batch is a great idea!) to cook for a later date, just form your patties and lay them flat (uncooked) in a single layer on parchment paper in the freezer. I spread them on a baking sheet. Once completely frozen you can stack one burger patty on top of the other. I wouldn’t do that until frozen or they’ll stick together. Place the frozen patties in a freezer-safe container (I like gallon sized freezer bags) in the freezer.

When you’re ready to cook, thaw them in the refrigerator. Grill the thawed burgers per recipe instructions.

You can also grill the burgers and then freeze them. To reheat, microwave each patty for about 30 seconds or cook in a saucepan on the stovetop at medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Reheating in the air fryer works great too.

How to Store Leftovers

Cooked chicken burgers will remain good in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

How to Top these Chicken Burgers

There are so many topping options when it comes to juicy ground chicken burgers. Choose whatever sounds good to you! In these photos I’ve opted for lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheddar cheese, mayo, and mustard.

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