Description
These juicy ground chicken burgers are a fantastic lean alternative to beef, offering a hearty and succulent experience. By incorporating panko breadcrumbs and grated onion, this recipe ensures each patty remains moist and flavorful. Pan-seared to achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust, these burgers are a nutritious and crowd-pleasing option perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner that doesn’t compromise on taste or texture.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken (thigh meat recommended)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 small yellow onion, finely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Mix the ingredients gently by hand until just incorporated, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty slightly larger than your chosen bun.
Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers.
Place the patties in the skillet, ensuring they are not touching, and cook for approximately 6 minutes per side.
Cook until the patties reach an internal temperature of 165°F and are golden brown on both sides.
Notes
Using ground chicken thigh meat adds extra moisture to the burgers compared to breast meat. You can substitute fresh cilantro for parsley if you prefer a different flavor profile. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if you have dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg