What goes well on a chicken burger?

You can serve a chicken burger just like a regular burger. I love topping mine with dijon mustard and veggies like lettuce, sliced tomato, and red onion. You can also top it with special sauce , homemade ketchup , sliced avocado, or even BBQ sauce!

Can I use a different meat?

Yes, comments have reported this working great with ground turkey, too!

Healthy Chicken Burgers (Low-Carb & Paleo)

Name: Healthy Chicken Burgers (Low-Carb & Paleo)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken ((I prefer organic)); 1/2 cup finely diced onion ((or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder)); 2 garlic cloves (, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)); 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika ((optional)); freshly ground black pepper

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These healthy Chicken Burgers make a fast and flavorful weeknight dinner. They are a delicious alternative to traditional burgers if you’re trying to cut back on red meat, and they pack 20 grams of protein per serving.

Best of all, you don’t need any extra binders! You can stir the mixture together in less than 10 minutes, and then they are ready to shape and cook.

From start to finish, you can have these on the table in 20 minutes!

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“So good! My husband couldn’t stop saying “This is a really good burger!” These will definitely be in my regular rotation!”

– Carol-Anne

chicken burger served on a lettuce wrap with toppings.

Chicken Burger Ingredients

Ground Chicken. These burgers are made with ground chicken instead of beef, and they turn out just as juicy! Some packages at the store are labeled as “ground chicken breast,” which I assume will be drier; I buy the kind labeled “organic ground chicken.”
Onion. I love the flavor of griddled onion in a burger. Use a box grater to grate it finely, or just do your best by chopping it as small as possible.
Garlic. Fresh garlic adds flavor with minimal effort. You can swap fresh for 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder if you prefer.
Pantry Spices. Smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper help keep these flavorful.

ground chicken and spices labeled on a white surface.

How to Make Healthy Chicken Burgers

Step 1:

In a large bowl, combine 1 pound of ground chicken, 1/2 of a grated onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced with a microplane, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper.

Stir well until the mixture looks relatively uniform.

chicken burger mixture stirred in a glass bowl.

Step 2:

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Divide the mixture into 4 even sections and shape each one into a burger patty. (This is about 1/2 cup each, if you’d rather measure that way.)

Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. When the surface is hot, spray it with cooking oil and cook the burgers. I can usually fit all 4 patties on a 12-inch skillet, or I cook two at a time on my griddle. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, then flip them over and cook for 4 to 5 more minutes.

Use an instant-read thermometer (affiliate link) to ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165ºF in the thickest part. Once they’re cooked, they are ready to serve right away.

chicken burgers shaped and cooked on a plate.

Serving & Storage Tips

For a low-carb burger, serve these on a lettuce wrap or as a burger salad with special sauce. You can also serve them on a regular bun or your favorite gluten-free option.

If you like the lettuce wrap idea, using butter lettuce is my favorite. The leaves are so velvety! But I’ve also cut the burger into strips and served it as a romaine lettuce boat with burger toppings. It’s an easy lunch, even cold!

Storage Tip: Cooked chicken can be safely stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.