Ground Chicken Burgers
These juicy Ground Chicken Burgers are an easy and healthier alternative to beef burgers, but delicious in their own right! These homemade chicken burgers are cooked to perfection, either on the grill or stovetop.
Servings: 4 burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 3/4 cup Cheez-Its crushed into fine crumbs (you’ll want 1/2 cup of crumbs)
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 large egg , beaten
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 hamburger buns , for serving
- mayonnaise, romaine lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion slices , optional toppings
Instructions
- Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, using your hands, mix together all of the ingredients until combined and well incorporated.
- Divide and shape into 4 equal portions (approximately 3 1/2 inches in diameter and 3/4-inch thick.)
- Oil the grill grates very well and drizzle each patty with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill burgers, covered, for about 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until no longer pink, juices run clear, and an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached with an instant read thermometer. (Watch the burgers carefully. If you notice them over-browning too quickly, adjust your heat, so they don't burn.)
- (Alternatively, you can also cook these the same way on the stovetop with a pan that has a lid.)
- Serve on buns slathered with mayonnaise, romaine lettuce, a slice of tomato and red onion. Enjoy with potato chips or French fries, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 785mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 3mg