Looking for a lighter alternative to beef burgers? This juicy chicken burger recipe is the answer. Ground chicken makes a healthy chicken burger that’s still full of flavor when seasoned with garlic, scallions, and smoked paprika. Perfect for summer BBQs, grilled chicken burger nights, or an easy chicken burger recipe for weeknight meals.

Ingredients for easy chicken burgers

• 1 lb ground chicken (93% lean) – for juicy chicken burgers
• ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs – helps bind the patties
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup scallions or chives, finely sliced
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
• 4 brioche burger buns, toasted
• Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, cheese, sriracha mayo

Instructions for healthy chicken burgers

1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, scallions, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined (don’t overwork).

2. Divide into 4 equal portions and form into patties about ½-inch thick.

3. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Brush lightly with olive oil.

4. Cook patties 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

5. Toast brioche buns, then assemble burgers with patties, lettuce, tomato, onion, and sauce.

6. Serve hot as a grilled chicken burger with fries, salad, or corn on the cob.

Tips & Variations

• For extra juicy chicken burgers, add grated zucchini to the mix.
• Swap smoked paprika for Cajun seasoning for a spicy chicken burger.
• Use Greek yogurt in place of mayo-based sauces for a healthy chicken burger topping.
• Meal prep tip: freeze uncooked patties between parchment squares.
• Make it low-carb: serve in lettuce wraps instead of brioche buns.

Serving Suggestions

These easy chicken burgers are delicious with sweet potato fries, classic American potato salad, or a fresh corn salad. For BBQ season, serve alongside ribs, coleslaw, and grilled veggies.

Juicy Chicken Burger Recipe

Sam

This juicy chicken burger recipe is easy, flavorful, and healthier than beef. Made with ground chicken, breadcrumbs, garlic, and smoked paprika, then grilled to perfection on brioche buns. Perfect for BBQs, weeknight dinners, or summer cookouts.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken 93% lean – for juicy chicken burgers
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup scallions or chives finely sliced
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
4 brioche burger buns toasted
Optional toppings: lettuce tomato, red onion, pickles, cheese, sriracha mayo

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, scallions, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined (don’t overwork).
Divide into 4 equal portions and form into patties about ½-inch thick.
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Brush lightly with olive oil.
Cook patties 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Toast brioche buns, then assemble burgers with patties, lettuce, tomato, onion, and sauce.
Serve hot as a grilled chicken burger with fries, salad, or corn on the cob.

Notes

Serving Suggestions
These easy chicken burgers are delicious with sweet potato fries, classic American potato salad, or a fresh corn salad. For BBQ season, serve alongside ribs, coleslaw, and grilled veggies.

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