Delicious Herb Chicken Burgers

By
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches is a grilling and barbecue expert. He has written two cookbooks.
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Updated on 12/29/22
Delicious Herb Chicken Burgers

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Yield: 4 burgers

Craving a hamburger but feeling guilty about the fat and calories? These grilled chicken burgers are a healthier alternative while still being delicious. Ground chicken is mixed with carrot, green onion, garlic, and herbs to make flavorful patties that are sure to please even the purist of ground beef burger lovers.

One thing to remember, though, is that raw chicken patties will be very soft. Make sure to turn only once during the cooking process to prevent the patties from breaking and falling apart. If you find that you are having a difficult time handling the burgers on the grill, you can place the patties on a piece of aluminum foil and then put on the grates. You won't get any grill marks, but at least your chicken burgers won't end up in the base of the grill.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken (preferably breast)

  • 1 small carrot, grated

  • 2 green onions, minced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley

  • 2 teaspoons dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 4 hamburger buns, toasted

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil the cooking grate.

  3. Combine ground chicken, carrots, green onions, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper together in a large mixing bowl. Do not overmix.

  4. Shape mixture into 4 to 6 patties and place on wax paper. The mixture will be soft.

  5. Place patties on oiled grill and allow to cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once. The patties are cooked once they reach an internal temperature of 165 F.

  6. Remove from heat and place onto toasted buns. Serve with your favorite condiments. 

  7. Enjoy.

Tips

  • If you are finding the mixture is very soft, add a few breadcrumbs and combine until distributed.
  • If you find it difficult to get the mixture to hold together to form the patties, include a beaten egg; this should help the mixture bind. 
  • Fresh herbs in place of the dried will give the patties a bit of brightness and make this the perfect recipe when the garden is in bloom.
  • Try these burgers topped with fresh tomato and avocado, or even grilled eggplant or zucchini slices.

Recipe Variations

  • If you prefer turkey meat, or that's all you have in your freezer, you can easily substitute it for the chicken in this recipe.
  • Feel free to swap out the regular hamburger buns for multigrain rolls or even brioche.
  • A lemon-herb mayonnaise would bring this already delicious sandwich to a whole new level.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
390 Calories
15g Fat
32g Carbs
33g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 390
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 918mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 33g
Vitamin C 4mg 19%
Calcium 141mg 11%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 950mg 20%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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