Chicken Burger

Photo from 
Well Plated

I've always been a burger lover, and I come by it honestly. My mom loved a good burger, and she definitely passed that appreciation down to me. Give me a juicy, dripping burger and I'm a happy girl. Of course, burgers are one of those foods that are best enjoyed in moderation.

That doesn't mean you have to give them up entirely, though. Sometimes it just means finding a lighter alternative, and that's exactly where these chicken burgers come in.

Ground chicken can be a little bland on its own, so I think it really benefits from a good mix of seasonings and flavors. This recipe delivers just that. The combination of ingredients mixed into the chicken keeps the burgers moist, flavorful, and anything but boring.

And if you've been following my cooking adventures for any length of time, you can probably guess that I didn't cook these in a frying pan. Nope—I took them straight to the grill. In my opinion, grilled burgers always come out better, with that extra grilled flavor that you just can't get on the stovetop.

These were a definite winner. I made the full batch and ended up freezing three of the four burgers for future meals. There's nothing better than opening the freezer and finding a homemade burger ready to go on a busy day. 

When it came time to build my burger, I kept things pretty classic: a swipe of mayo, a little yellow mustard, just a touch of ketchup, and plenty of dill pickles. I also added a slice of American cheese, but honestly, I don't think I'll do that next time. The chicken burger has so much flavor on its own that the cheese felt unnecessary. Sometimes less really is more, and this burger definitely doesn't need any help stealing the show.

I'll absolutely be making these again.

Chicken Burger

Recipe from Well Plated

Serves 4

• 1 pound ground chicken
• ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon canola oil for cooking the burgers
• For Serving
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns or buns of choice
• Thinly sliced or grated cheese

Other toppings of choice: tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, mayo

Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Shape the mixture into 4 patties.

Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Carefully place the patties in the pan and cook until they reach 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer.

Finish. Add slices of cheese to the chicken burger patties and transfer the cooked patties to a plate once the cheese melts. Place the patties on buns, top as desired, and ENJOY!