A chicken burger makes for a quick midweek meal or weekend BBQ’s with friends! Crispy seasoned chicken breast, topped with mandatory melted cheese, piled onto soft rolls with onion, avocado, lettuce, tomato and garlic mayo.
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Big, juicy Chicken Burgers!
I love a good juicy hamburger. Burgers are one of my favourite quick meal options, and also my go-to option when I’m pressed for time when hosting a gathering.
Whether making beef Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches or these Chicken Burgers, they’re quick to prepare and cook, then I lay out all the topping options and let everyone help themselves!
For a sensible meal option, I do tend to favour these Chicken Burgers over beef Hamburgers because they’re healthier – leaner meat, lower calories, lower fat. Just as tasty!
Seasoning for chicken breast
These chicken burgers are made with crispy seasoned chicken breast fillets. I just halve chicken breasts to create two thin steaks – or you can buy chicken breast already cut into steaks at the store.
Coat in a seasoned flour (the flour makes it nice and crispy), pan fry until golden then top with cheese to melt.
Meanwhile, that the burger buns or bread rolls and prepare your toppings! I like to fry up some onion because a burger doesn’t feel like a burger without onions.
But the beauty of burgers is that you can load it up with your toppings of choice. Lettuce, tomato, pickles, beetroot, avocado, bacon, egg. Go wild!
Nothing whizz bang about these Chicken Burgers, but they are a tasty staple recipe. The main thing is the seasoning for the chicken – I personally think it’s important to load up the chicken with plenty of flavour, especially if you only use one thinnish piece like I do (for a greater surface area to flesh ratio and no marinating).
I use avocado in this burger which adds creaminess and takes the place of a 2nd sauce / mustard that I would otherwise use. I’ve added some tips in the notes for alternative condiments that I think go great with chicken burgers.
Happy weekend everyone! – Nagi xx
Watch how to make it
Chicken Burger recipe video! Not my best effort I’m afraid, the white balance is a bit off. I edited this video while on a bumpy flight from New York to San Francisco, and quite motion sick at that! 😉 The lovely stewardesses on Virgin America had great fun watching me make it as they moved up and down the aisles!!
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Chicken Burger Recipe
Ingredients
Seasoning:
- 1/3 cup /80g flour (any white)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Burgers:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large onions , halved them sliced (white, brown or yellow)
- 400 – 500g / 14 oz – 1 lb chicken breast (2 pieces) , cut in half horizontally into 2 thin steaks
- 4 – 8 slices Swiss or other melting cheese slices (Note 1)
- 4 soft rolls (I used brioche burger buns)
- 1 avocado
- Lettuce
- 2 large tomatoes
Garlic Mayo:
- ½ cup mayonnaise (I use whole egg)
- 1 large garlic clove , minced
On the side
Instructions
- Mix Garlic Mayo ingredients in a small bowl, set aside for 20+ minutes.
- Mix Seasoning in a flat bowl / dish.
- If required, pound chicken to about 1 cm / 2/5” thick. If wanting to be exact, trim to shape of rolls BUT ensure it is about 15% larger (it shrinks) (Note 2).
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over high heat (if doing on BBQ, drizzle flat plate).
- Add onion and cook, turning regularly, for 5 minutes until golden. Season with salt and pepper, toss, then remove.
- While cooking the onions, preheat oven to 160C/320F. Split rolls, then lightly toast / warm the rolls (if using BBQ, just toast the cut side until crispy). Leave in turned off oven with door ajar while you cook chicken.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil into the same skillet, still on high heat.
- Dredge chicken in Seasoning, shake off excess, then place in skillet. Repeat.
- Cook for 2 ½ minutes until golden, then flip.
- Top with cheese then leave for 1 1/2 minutes. When the underside is golden, if the cheese is not yet melted, place lid on for 15 seconds (or tray or foil).
- Remove chicken from skillet onto plate. Cover loosely with foil while you start assembling the burgers.
Burgers:
- Smear base of roll with avocado, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with chicken, onion, lettuce then tomato.
- Smear lid of roll with Garlic Mayo, place on burger. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes:
But for days you just want a really tasty burger, don’t sub anything!
Nutrition Information:
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Do not be fooled by the innocence of this face. He uses his cuteness like a weapon to get anything and everything he wants. Including a huge bite of this burger (minus the onion and garlic mayo).
Jennifer says
Delicious. Thank you!
Yvonne says
This is the 6th time I’m returning for this recipe, the family love it. We made your beef in red wine last night – Loved it! and your sausage rolls for lunch time – they were superb!!!
Yvonne says
I forgot to leave 5 stars in my last comment 🙂
Aoh says
So delicious!!!! Thank you so much for sharing. We really love the burgers. Can’t wait to have them again..😍
Anu says
Best online burger recipe. This was for dinner tonight, yum!
Jenny Elia says
The toppings were amazing! Me & the kids loved it thank you..
Nagi says
You’re so welcome Jenny! N x
V says
We just finished having these for supper. We both give it 10/10. This is delicious!
Nagi says
Thanks so much V! N x
priscilla folkerd says
This recipe looks amazing! If making it in bulk, say for a school canteen, can we prep the chicken and freeze it and just pull out what we need when required? If so, how long do you think it will last in the freezer? Thanks in adva for your insight!
Nagi says
Hi Priscilla, prepping then freezing won’t get that crispy crust unfortunately as the flour will go sticky when defrosting – best to it fresh – N x
Jessica Stengel says
I liked this chicken burger recipe a lot! My family and I thought it turned out great, I used all the same toppings you had :). Only thing I would change is to increase the seasonings a bit! Another great recipe by you.
Nagi says
I’m so glad you loved it Jessica, thanks so much for the feedback ❤️
Eija Sipilä says
When you update your “old” recipes it would be nice to know what is changed. I have your old recipes in my digital cookbook. I don’t know if I need to change something there or delete and take the new version or just let it be.
Courtney Shaw says
Hi love the burger recipe, just want to let you know that you can get canned and jars of chillies in coles, Safeway. Also giant jars in Costco too, as well as USA foods in Melbourne and Sydney. Pumpkin purée is in the USA section of coles and also at USA foods, you can get waffle makers from William sanoma that are brilliant, and premade doughs of all kinds at USA foods and sometimes even cool whip is there too but I am happy to never eat that either, it is also sold in cake decorating shops under a different brand name.
Nagi says
Thanks Courtney – Great to know!!
Judi Edwards says
Had to modify to make it Diabetic Friendly. Used the your seasonings, minus the salt and flour! Exchanged the `bun` for a multigrain thin from Costco. Left out all the fats, except for 1T coconut oil to sear the thin slice chicken breast pieces. Used McD chicken sauce, spareling and assembled with tomato, lettuce and yumyum pickle slices. Very Tasty!.
Nagi says
I love hearing that! So glad you enjoyed this Judi! N x
Toni says
Epic burger, Nagi. Made this tonight and it was so good. Jam packed full of flavour. Definitely on the burger rotation. Thanks for the recipe. 🌞
Victoria says
Made this burger for my family a few days ago. My husband has actually requested it again for dinner tonight and he is so so fussy with food so I thank you for providing an amazing chicken burger recipe thats a hit with myself, my husband and at least 1 of my sons 😊
Nagi says
I LOVE HEARING THAT!!!!!! N xx
Jennifer L says
Made this last night. Best chicken burgers I’ve ever had. Thank you so much 🙂
Nagi says
That’s wonderful to hear Jennifer! Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed this! N x
Jan says
I love these! Soon good! Especially the garlic mayo. What a great recipe! Thank you!
Nagi says
That’s great to hear Jan! Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed this – N x
Sara Ebrahim says
wow great recipe easy to make. finally i made this with the help of your guide line. Thanks a lot.
Nagi says
LOVE HEARING THAT Sara! N x ❤️
Karen Thompson says
I recently stumbled onto your site looking for a prawn pasta recipe. I am SOOOO glad I found you. I have made things from your recipes every week for the past month from lentil soup to your Arabian feast. Today I’m making the chicken burger. LOVE it all!
Cheryl Zimmerman says
I can’t believe you were here and I didn’t get to meet you! When you come back, come to Florida!!! Wherever you are, I would love to come and meet you and maybe even cook with you! 🙂 And… I think I know what I’m making for dinner tonight!
Cheryl 🙂
Nagi says
I was in Florida a few years ago!!! Had the most AMAZING TIME!!!! N xx
Kathy says
So delicious Nagi thank you! And so quick! My 4 year old said “very good sandwich!”.
Nagi says
Sandwich! He’s RIGHT!!! 😂 (or she!)
Amy says
Love your recipes, Nagi! I added the seasonings to the chicken without the flour, and dredged in flour right before putting the chicken in the hot pan. Perfectly yummy!
Nagi says
That’s fantastic to hear Amy! Thanks for leaving a review! N x ❤️