These grilled chicken burgers are juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, thanks to the blend of aromatic seasonings and finely diced spinach that makes them so delicious. They'll change the way you think about chicken burgers forever!
If you think of a dry, flavorless, boring patty when you think of chicken or turkey burgers, then I'm so glad you're here. I'm about to change the way you think about a healthy chicken burger recipe forever!
I know, I know. Everyone says chicken and turkey burgers are awful, and frankly, when you make them the way most people do, they're right. The key to getting a flavorful, juicy grilled chicken burger is all about the ingredients.
Take these air fryer turkey burgers, for example. They're moist and flavorful because I gave them what they needed, rather than just forming them into a patty. That's what I've done with these grilled chicken burgers.
By adding moisture, plenty of seasonings, and a good binder, I created a tasty, juicy burger that's anything but bland. Once you take a bite of this burger, I know you'll be a convert!
I love these with my air fryer snow peas, so give it a try!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: This recipe uses basic ingredients found in any kitchen or grocery store.
- Easy: Just like my other delicious burger skewer recipe, all you have to do is mix everything together and grill for a few minutes. It's so easy!
- Juicy: This is a juicy chicken burger, thanks to the addition of egg and olive oil for moisture and fat.
- Flavorful: The blend of aromatic seasonings and diced spinach lends these burgers a rich, flavorful taste.
- Suitable for All Diets: This is a low-calorie burger is nut, dairy, and gluten free, so almost anyone can enjoy it.
- Great for Meal Prep: These are freezer-friendly, allowing you to prepare a large batch and save it for future meals.
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Ingredients
I used Springer Mountain Farms ground white meat chicken for this recipe. They never add hormones or antibiotics, and they feed their chickens a diet free of any animal by-products.
I prefer Costabile olive oil for its quality, purity, and flavor. Use Code: 15GOLDENGK on Amazon for 15% off.
Refer to the recipe card at the end of the post for a complete list of ingredients and their precise quantities.
Variations
- Proteins: You can use ground chicken, turkey, beef, pork, or a beef and pork blend. They all work with the seasoning in this recipe.
- BBQ Burgers: Replace the olive oil with BBQ sauce for a BBQ version.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or cayenne to the seasoning blend for spicy burgers.
- Smoked: Add wood chips for a smoky version of these chicken burgers.
How to Make Grilled Chicken Burgers
Step 1: Using your hands, mix the burger ingredients until combined.
Step 2: Form the chicken into four patties, making a small dent in the center.
Step 3: Grill on high heat (375°F to 400°F) until the burgers reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 4: Top with your favorite burger toppings and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Mixing your burgers by hand ensures you don't overwork them. I like to use these Nitrile gloves to keep my hands clean and prevent cross-contamination.
- Mix your ingredients until everything is well combined, but be careful not to overmix. Overworking the meat causes the proteins to contract as they cook, squeezing out the juice and resulting in dry burgers.
- Brush your grill grate with olive oil to prevent sticking while the burgers cook.
- Your burgers will release some juice as they cook. That's okay and completely unavoidable.
- Grill the burgers with the lid closed. This retains the heat and keeps the burgers juicy.
Grilled Chicken Burgers FAQ
Depending on their size, chicken burgers should be grilled for 5 to 6 minutes per side. Always check for an internal temperature of 165°F.
Rub the grill grates with oil to prevent sticking, just as you would add oil to a frying pan.
Because ground chicken is so lean, chicken burgers should be grilled with the lid closed. This ensures even heat, traps moisture, and prevents dry burgers.
📖 Recipe
Grilled Chicken Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tablespoon spinach finely diced
- 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ egg
- ¼ cup panko
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Rub the grill grate with olive oil and preheat the grill to between 375 and 400.
- Mix the dry seasonings in a small bowl.
- Using your hands, mix the chicken, seasonings, egg, panko, and spinach in a large bowl.
- Divide the chicken into four patties, making a small dent in the center of each.
- Brush the burgers with olive oil, place them on the grill, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes with the grill closed. Then, flip the burgers and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes until their internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Notes
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Wrap individual burgers in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.
- Defrost overnight if frozen. Then, microwave the bugers at 1-minute intervals until heated through.
- Mixing your burgers by hand ensures you don't overwork them. I like to use these Nitrile gloves to keep my hands clean and prevent cross-contamination.
- Mix your ingredients until everything is well combined, but be careful not to overmix. Overworking the meat causes the proteins to contract as they cook, squeezing out the juice and resulting in dry burgers.
- Be sure you create a depression in the center of the burgers. This keeps them from shrinking too much.
- Brush your grill grate with olive oil to prevent sticking while the burgers cook.
- Your burgers will release some juice as they cook. That's okay and completely unavoidable.
- Grill the burgers with the lid closed. This retains the heat and keeps the burgers juicy.
CC Thompson says
What brand of roll are you using? Looks delicious!
Nicole Kendrick says
Hi, these are actually udis! I just toast them on the stove in a little dairy free butter!
Bev says
Theae were so flavorful, juicy and delicious! The blend of spices was just right!
Andrea says
Held together well on the grill and tasted great with just basic toppings.
Swathi says
This grilled chicken burger is so good, juicy and flavorful, my kids enjoyed it.
amy liu dong says
This chicken burger looks super easy and delicious. It's healthy and grilled, so right!
Jaleah says
These grilled chicken burgers are amazing! Such a delight!
Ashley says
Everyone loved these chicken burgers (and I loved that I could sneak in a little spinach for my kiddo).