Homemade Chicken Burger

A comforting and customizable chicken burger recipe that brings back college memories, perfect for family dinners and nostalgic nights in.

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken burger, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Family Meal, nostalgic cooking

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings 4 servings

Calories 450kcal

500 g ground chicken breast Freshly ground is best for flavor.
1 piece onion, grated Adds moisture and sweetness.
2 cloves garlic, minced A punch of flavor.
1 slice stale bread or 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs Stale bread is best to soak up juices.
1 piece egg Keeps burgers juicy.
to taste salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, cumin Adjust seasonings as desired.
4 pieces burger buns Soft, fluffy, lightly toasted.
to taste lettuce leaves, tomato slices, pickled cucumber For crunch and freshness.
4 slices sliced cheddar cheese For that melty goodness.
to taste mayonnaise, ketchup, special sauce Choose your favorites.

In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, grated onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs (or soaked stale bread), egg, and seasonings. Mix gently with hands.
Cover and chill the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Form the mixture into 4 thick patties, around 1 inch thick.
Heat oil in a skillet or preheat the grill. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F if using a thermometer).
Just before finishing, top each patty with a slice of cheddar and cover to melt the cheese.
Toast burger buns in a dry skillet or under the broiler until crisp.

Spread sauce on the bottom bun, add lettuce, then cheesy chicken patty, tomato, pickles, and more sauce. Cap with the top bun.

Chill the mixture for better patty cohesion. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Toast buns to prevent sogginess. Freezable for up to 2 months.