HEALTHY CHICKEN BURGERS

It’s burger time! Fire up the grill and sink your teeth into the ultimate healthy chicken burgers. They are so easy to make with just the right amount of seasoning. Dinner will be a snap with these crave-worthy burgers! Add your favorite toppings and enjoy a healthy meal in minutes.

Why You Will Love This Healthy Chicken Burger Recipe

• These burgers are easy to make.
• Leftovers are perfect for meal prep!
• These chicken burgers are healthy while being delicious and flavorful.
• You only need ground chicken and a few simple seasonings to make these burgers.
• There are no eggs or breadcrumbs needed for this recipe.

Are Chicken Burgers Healthy?

Yes, these chicken burgers are healthy! They are made with ground chicken breast which is a healthier option than ground beef. Also, you only need simple seasonings such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to make these burgers. Additionally, these chicken burgers are low-carb and gluten-free.

Ingredients

These healthy chicken burgers are easy to make and come together with just a few simple ingredients.

• Ground Chicken: We used ground chicken breast for these burgers.
• Salt & Pepper: To season the ground chicken.
• Garlic Powder: Seasons and adds flavor.
• Onion Powder: Adds flavor to the meat and seasons it.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Adds another dimension and layer of flavor to these burgers.
• Cheese: This is optional, but we love melting a slice of American cheese on top of our burgers.

How To Make Healthy Chicken Burgers

First, add the ground chicken breast to a bowl. Then, add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. After that, use your hands to season the meat.

Next, form four ground chicken patties. Then, roll them into balls with your hands and press them down on a sheet pan with parchment paper.

After that, lightly spray your grill pan with olive oil. Then, heat your grill pan to medium heat and cook the patties on both sides until fully cooked. Next, add the cheese to the burger when they have about 1 minute left of cooking time.

Once cooked, assemble your burgers with your bun of choice, favorite condiments, and toppings of choice.

How To Serve Burgers

If you are adding cheese, we like to melt the cheese while the burgers are still on the grill. Then, once fully cooked, add your chicken burgers to your burger bun of choice. After that, add your favorite burger toppings and enjoy! Also, these chicken burgers would be delicious with guacamole, pico de gallo, or mango corn salsa.

Toppings For Chicken Burgers

These chicken burgers are delicious as is or with additional toppings. Here are some of our favorite toppings for burgers!

• Cheese
• Sweet pickle relish
• Pickle slices
• Sliced tomatoes
• Sliced avocado
• Sliced iceberg lettuce
• Mustard
• Ketchup
• Thousand island dressing
• Caramelized onions
• Diced white or sweet onion
• Thinly sliced red onion

Tips For Making Chicken Burgers

• Combine: Make sure to season the ground chicken at once so each burger has the same amount of seasoning.
• Toast The Bun: We love lightly toasting the burger buns so they are warm and slightly crispy.
• Lightly Spray The Pan: Lightly spray your grill pan with oil so the burgers don’t stick. Also, this helps cook the burgers.
• Meal Prep: This recipe makes 4 chicken burgers. If you have any leftovers, they are great for meal prep and freeze well.
• Same-Size Burgers: This recipe makes 4 chicken burgers. It is best to make sure all of your chicken burgers are the same size. This recipe uses one pound of ground chicken, so make each burger 4 ounces. You can use a scale to measure the burgers before rolling them into balls and pressing them down.
• Use A Thermometer: You can use a meat thermometer to ensure your burgers are fully cooked. You will know they are done when the internal temperatures of the burgers reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Chicken Burger Variations

• Meat: We used ground chicken breast to make these burgers. However, regular ground chicken will work, as well. If you don’t want to use chicken, use lean ground turkey or ground turkey breast in this recipe instead.
• Toppings: Burgers would not be complete without your favorite toppings! Feel free to add your favorite burger toppings to these chicken burgers. We like to add cheese, oven-roasted tomatoes, and ketchup.
• Burger Bun: Use your favorite burger buns for this recipe. Low-carb or whole-wheat burger buns are great healthy and lightened-up options. Also, you can use lettuce in place of a burger bun.
• Seasoning: These chicken burgers are seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. For a kick of heat, you could add a little bit of chili powder or smoked paprika.
• Cheese: Use your favorite cheese in this recipe or omit it altogether. We used American cheese slices. We also love sharp white cheddar cheese slices.
• Onion: We seasoned the meat with onion powder because it is quick and easy. If you don’t want to use onion powder, you could finely dice some white or sweet onion and mix that in with the ground turkey.

How To Meal Prep Chicken Burgers

Freeze Them: You can easily meal prep these chicken burgers and freeze some for later. Just form the patties and wrap them in parchment paper to avoid freezer burn. Then, place them in freezer-safe bags such as stasher bags. Freeze these burgers for up to 3 months in the freezer. When you are ready to enjoy them, remove them from the freezer, thaw them in the refrigerator, then fully cook them on the grill or a grill pan. Or, you can freeze fully-cooked chicken burgers in stasher bags, as well.

Refrigerate Them: You can fully cook all of the burgers at one time and store leftover patties in the refrigerator for a few days. This is great if you know you are going to have burgers again soon. Just make sure the patties are fully cooked, let them cool, and then place them in an airtight container or stasher bag. Then, reheat them on a grill pan on the stove or in the oven before enjoying them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How To Season Chicken Burgers

We have found that a simple seasoning blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder is all you need to season these chicken burgers. Also, we used the perfect amount of seasoning for flavorful burgers.

How Long To Cook Chicken Burgers For?

Make sure to cook the chicken burgers until they are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 165 Fahrenheit. Our burgers took about 4-6 minutes to cook on each side.

Can You Freeze Chicken Burgers?

Yes, you can freeze chicken burgers. We like to wrap these chicken burger patties in parchment paper and then place them in stasher bags. They are best enjoyed within 3 months of freezing.

What To Cook Chicken Burgers On?

You can cook these chicken burgers on the grill or on the stove with a grill pan. We used a non-stick grill pan to cook these burgers. Either way will work, just make sure to fully cook the burgers.

Are Chicken Burgers Gluten-Free?

Yes, these chicken burger patties themselves are naturally gluten-free. However, make sure to use a gluten-free burger bun or wrap the burgers in lettuce when serving.