There is nothing like a good, juicy burger. I love grilling burgers in the summer, but I still crave them year round. This burger recipe is for those that want a delicious burger but maybe something a bit healthier and not as greasy and fatty. The humble chicken burger is often overlooked by its beef cousin and don’t get me wrong, a beef burger definitely ranks up there, but chicken can be just as satisfying. For my chicken burger, I load if with seasonings and flavor and grill it on the stove top to perfection. I have opted to also make caramelized onions to go on top for even more deliciousness. You could make these burgers as simple or as luxurious as you want with a variety of toppings. I kept mine fairly classic because there is nothing better than a simple burger. The chicken patties stay juicy and moist through the cooking process so the end result is a messy burger that you will absolutely love. I made these for dinner and everyone went back for seconds! Give these chicken burgers a chance and I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised that they can be just as wonderful as a beef burger.
- 1 Lb Ground Chicken
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 Tbsp Oregano
- 1/2 Tbsp Basil
- 1/2 Tbsp Cumin
- 2 Tsp Paprika
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tsp Worcestershire
- 1/3 Cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 Onion, Sliced
- Salt + Pepper
- 6 Burger Buns
- 6 Slices Havarti Cheese
- Butter
- Olive Oil
- Optional Toppings: Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Mustard, Aioli, Lettuce, Pickles, Tomatoes
- Makes: 6 Burgers
- Prep Time: 30 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
- Total Time: 50 Minutes
To Make:
- Heat a medium pan over medium to high heat and add in 1 tbsp of olive oil and the sliced onions. Saute the onions for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the onions start to get some color, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once caramelized, transfer the onions to a bowl and set aside. *you can completely skip this step if you don’t want caramelized onions.
- If you are making the onions, you can continue working on the remaining steps while they cook, just make sure to stir them occasionally so the don’t burn.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, minced garlic, onion powder, oregano, basil, cumin, paprika, worcestershire, and season with salt and pepper. Mix to combine well.
- Next, add in the egg and breadcrumbs to the ground chicken and mix well.
- Divide the ground chicken in to 6 balls and form in to patties – set aside.
- Let’s prep the buns and toppings. First, spread a thin layer of butter on the inside of each bun.
- For the buns – you can either toast them in the oven or a toaster oven or you can grill them on the stove top. I opted to grill mine on the stove top. For that method, heat a large pan over medium heat and add the buns butter side down. Cook butter side down for 5-8 minutes until the buns start to get a golden color and crisp up. Reduce the heat to low, flip, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove the buns from the pan and set aside. *Repeat this step until all the buns have been grilled.
- At this point, prep any additional toppings you want.
- When you have all the toppings ready, it is time to cook the burgers. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Once the pan is hot, add in a layer of chicken patties (make sure you are not overcrowding the pan). Cook for 6 minutes then flip the burgers, reduce the heat to low, add a slice of cheese on top of each patty, cover and continue cooking for another 8 minutes.
- Once the patties are cooked through and the cheese is melted, remove from the pan and assemble the burgers to your liking. I started with a bun, topped with caramelized onions and pickles, then added the chicken patty on tio and finished it off with tomatoes and lettuce!
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