Ground Chicken Burger Recipe

4.56 from 59 votes

These juicy ground chicken burgers are so quick and easy to make for family dinners. Just a few ingredients to make chicken burger patties, and they cook fast!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: burgers

Calories: 424kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet for stovetop
Grill or Indoor Grill Pan for grilling

Ingredients

For the Chicken Burger Patties:

2 tablespoons canola oil divided
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce *
2 teaspoons milk
1 pound ground chicken **
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

For Burgers:

3 slices cheddar cheese optional, for topping
3 burger buns toasted
burger toppings lettuce, tomatoes, onion, etc.

For the Burger Sauce (Optional):

½ cup mayonnaise ***
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons BBQ sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Instructions

Make the Burger Patties:

In a small bowl, whisk together Worcestershire sauce, milk, and 1½ teaspoons of canola oil.
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce, 2 teaspoons milk, 0.5 tablespoons canola oil
Place the ground chicken in a medium bowl and fold in the Worcestershire mixture. Don’t overwork the mixture.
1 pound ground chicken
Gently form each portion into a patty about 4 inches in diameter and ½-inch thick, then liberally salt and pepper the top of the patties.
kosher salt, ground black pepper

The chicken mixture will be sticky, so it’s best to spray your hands with cooking spray before forming the patties.

Cook the Burgers:

Heat 1½ tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
1.5 tablespoons canola oil
Cook the chicken patty until the bottom is golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
Flip the burger patties over and season the other side with salt and pepper. Cook until the internal temperature reads 160°F (about 5-6 minutes).
kosher salt, ground black pepper
Turn off the heat, and top each patty with a slice of cheese (if using). Cover the skillet until the cheese has melted.
3 slices cheddar cheese
Transfer the patties to a paper towel-lined plate. Cover the plate with foil and set aside for a few minutes.

The burgers will continue cooking as they rest, and will reach 165°F.

Make the Burger Sauce:

While the burgers are resting, make the burger sauce. Whisk all of the sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl.
½ cup mayonnaise, 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 6 tablespoons BBQ sauce, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Assemble:

Toast buns in the skillet for a few minutes (optional). Place burger patty on a bun, and top with burger sauce (if using).
3 burger buns
Finish each burger with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, or any preferred toppings.
burger toppings

Video

Notes

*For a GF option, use GF Worcestershire sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos.

**This recipe works great with ground turkey too!

***For a lighter sauce, swap the mayo for Greek yogurt.

Becky's Top Tips:

I recommend bringing the ground chicken to room temperature before forming the patties. This will help the burgers cook more evenly.
Take care not to overwork the ground chicken, or your burgers will turn out chewy.
Coat your hands with no-stick spray when forming the patties to keep them from sticking.
I recommend making your patties about 4 inches round, and ½ inch thick. If they’re too big, they’ll be difficult to cook evenly, and I find this is a good portion size.
After shaping, you can chill the patties in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to help keep them firm. I recommend doing this if you plan to grill the patties.
Only flip the patties once during cooking, or they may dry out.
Properly cooked chicken patties should read 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
I like to toast the buns in the skillet while the patties cool to add a little extra texture to my burgers.
Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.

Alternative Cooking Methods:

Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (375-450°F). Grill chicken patties for 5-6 minutes, then flip and continue cooking another 5 minutes, or until 165°F.
Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F, then bake chicken burger patties for 20-25 minutes, or until 165°F.
Air Fry: Cook ground chicken patties in the air fryer at 370°F for 4-5 minutes, then flip and continue cooking another 4-5 minutes, or until 165°F.

Make-Ahead: You can freeze the chicken patties raw or cooked. Either way, they will keep well for up to 3 months.

Storage: Store chicken patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Store the burger sauce in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

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