Description
These juicy chicken burgers are tender, flavorful, and packed with smoky spices, fresh toppings, and creamy sauce. A lighter yet satisfying alternative to beef burgers that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 tomato slices
- 4 cheese slices (optional)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or burger sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Warm a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, gently mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil until just combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly oil the skillet or grill pan to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Dish: Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties with a slight indentation in the center.
- Cook to Perfection: Place patties on the heated pan and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Finishing Touches: Add cheese slices in the last minute of cooking if using. Toast buns lightly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Assemble with lettuce, tomato, sauce, and any of your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Chill patties for 15 minutes before cooking to help them hold shape.
- Do not press down on patties while cooking to retain juices.
- Let cooked burgers rest for 2–3 minutes before assembling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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