Chicken burger recipes

These chicken burger recipes replaces beef as the central character between a hamburger bun.

Chicken burgers can be made with ground chicken patties, chicken cutlets, or chicken fillets. They ca be grilled, fried, deep-fried, broiled or baked. One of my favorite burgers is actually the KFC's Zinger which happens to feature a spicy juicy chicken cutlet.

Whether it is fresh and free range ground chicken or a thick chicken breast, or flavorful chicken cutlets, America's favorite white meat makes for a tasty alternative to the beef patty.

On a personal note, if you have the means, consider purchasing free range chicken whether it's ground or whole. And, if possible, buy your chicken from a local farm. Supports your local economy, and helps ensure that your protein was handled humanely. That way, you can eat guilt-free knowing you're putting the best possible product in your body.

Now, check out these delicious chicken burger recipes that you'll be sure to love.

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Ground Chicken Burger

Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, boned and skinned
Half a medium sized onion
4 large brown mushrooms
1 egg
2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tbsp olive oil
4 Hamburger buns

1. Mince the onion and grind the chicken with a food processor
2. Add the egg, breadcrumbs and salt into the food processor and blend the entire mixture
3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions
4. Shape the portions into 4 round and thin (half a inch) patties using your hand or a hamburger press
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan to medium heat
6. Place the patties into the frying pan and fry for about 6 minutes on one side
7. Do not crowd the pan. Make sure each patty has ample room to sizzle
8. Flip the patties over gently using a spatula and fry for another 6 minutes
9. If you have a grill, drizzle some olive oil over the mushrooms and grill them for about 5 minutes. If not, use a frying pan
10. Slice the buns in half and warm the hamburger buns if you like it
11. Assemble your burger by placing the patties over the bottom half of the bun and spoon the mushrooms over the patties
12. Serve hot with a green salad, fries or onion rings

Recipe link: Ground chicken burger

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Ranch chicken burger

Ground chicken are lean and have less fat. As such, the patties tend to be more fragile and prone to breaking up. There are a few tricks to prevent messy break ups on the grill.

Add a well beaten egg white to the ground chicken. It acts like glue and make sure everything stays together.

A second problem with lean meat is that they can become dry like hockey pucks. To prevent that, use a higher heat setting.

In addition, go ahead and oil the grill before you cook the burger. Finally, turn the burgers only one time. Allow the patty to caramelize on one side so that it will release from the grill and remain moist.

Try this ranch chicken burger on a bun with your favorite condiments and burger dressings. The recipe is also great when used with ground turkey.

Ingredients
2 pounds ground chicken
1 egg white
1 packet ranch dressing powder
1 teaspoon pepper
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 small cloves garlic
1/4 cup onion
2 tablespoon fresh parsley
1/2 tsp red pepper
Oil for the grill
8 burger buns
16 slices bacon (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream
Red leaf lettuce
Feta or American cheese

1. Add the egg white, ranch dressing powder, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, garlic cloves, onion, parsley, red pepper into a food processor and process on high into a smooth paste
2. Place the ground chicken in a mixing bowl, add the paste and mix well
3. Avoid over-mixing as it makes the meat tough
4. Divide mixture into 8 portions and form the patties
5. Keep in the fridge until ready for use
6. Prepare bacon as per package directions and keep it warm
7. Set grill at just above medium
8. Allow plenty of time for preheating and be sure grill is well oiled to prevent sticking. The oil also helps to give those great grill marks to the patties
9. Cook burgers without turning on the first side for a full seven minutes
10. Keep the cover of the grill closed during this time
11. Turn burgers only one time. The more that burgers are turned, the more likely that they will stick. Cook on the second side covered for six minutes. Remove from grill to a platter and top with your favorite cheese, if you are using any
12. While letting burgers rest on the platter, toast the buns on the grill. You may want to lightly butter buns before toasting, but for a lower fat version, toast dry
13. Spread sour cream on warm buns (mustard and/or mayo may be used instead). Lay a few pieces of the red leaf lettuce or your favorite burger veggies. If using bacon, add it now

Recipe link: Ranch chicken burger

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Spicy Chicken Burger

This Spicy Chicken Burger is a favorite food of mine. It's kinda healthy too! Enjoy!

Ingredients
Burger buns
2 cups fresh white bread crumbs
1/2 cup cream
1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts (skin removed)
1 egg
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon white pepper
3 chopped green chilies
Coriander leaves chopped
1.5 small onions, finely chopped
1 cm ginger, finely chopped
Oil for pan-frying

1. Put the chicken in a blender and blend for 1-2 minutes, until it gets grated
2. In a mixing bowl, combine bread crumbs with heavy cream
3. Add grated chicken, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, chopped onion, ginger, coriander leaves, green chilies and mix well
4. Divide the mixture into 6-8 portions
5. Shape into 3/4 inch thick patties and coat the edges and sides with the remaining bread crumbs
6. Refrigerate for at least 40 minutes
7. Heat up some oil in a large skillet over low flame
8. Add the patties and fry them for 5 minutes on each side till golden brown from outside and moist from inside
9. Remove from skillet and place over burger buns. Serve hot with tomato ketchup

Recipe link: Spicy Chicken Burger

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