Chicken Burger Recipe

5 from 4 votes

These juicy Ground Chicken Burgers are easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for grilling. A leaner weeknight favorite that’s big on flavor!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $6.36 recipe / $1.59 serving

Servings: servings

Calories: 437kcal

Author: Jennie Alley

Equipment

Medium Skillet
Large Bowl
Grill or Grill Pan

Ingredients

1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
¼ cup yellow onion minced, $0.20
1 lb. ground chicken $3.42
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs $0.12
2 Tbsp mayonnaise $0.14
1 Tbsp fresh parsley minced, $0.17
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce $0.02
½ tsp salt $0.02
½ tsp garlic powder $0.08
¼ tsp black pepper freshly cracked, $0.04
4 hamburger buns $0.73

Optional Toppings

red onion sliced, $0.57
lettuce $0.15
tomato sliced, $0.25
pickles $0.41

Instructions

Gather your ingredients and preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat (about 400°F).
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the minced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until soft and fragrant. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, sautéed onion, panko, mayo, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix just until combined—don’t overwork the meat.
Divide the mixture into four equal portions (about 4 oz each). Gently shape into patties and press a shallow indent into the center of each one with your thumb to help them cook evenly and avoid puffing up.
Place buns cut-side down on the hot grill for 1–2 minutes, until lightly golden and crisp. Set aside.
Grill the patties for 4–5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Let the burgers rest for a few minutes off the heat so the juices can redistribute. Then serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings (I went with red onion, lettuce, tomato, and pickles). Enjoy!

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Nutrition

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