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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Life of Dozer
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).
Runa says
Delicious! This was a big hit with the family 😉 I love that I have all the ingredients already for your recipes Nagi, makes life so easy and I love breezing through things.
Nagi says
I’m so pleased to hear that Runa! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on this recipe 🙂 N xx
Kath Lee says
Two nights in a row I have cooked from your recipes, thank you Nagi. Absolutely delicious, avo, chicken, onion, cheese. There’s a lot to work with there.
Nagi says
I’m so pleased you enjoyed it Kath! Thank you for letting me know – N xx
Lyn and David Hall says
The seasoning on the chicken fillet really makes this burger something special. No wonder Dozer looked at it so tantalisingly.
Lyn and David
Nagi says
Thing is, he looks at watermelon rinds in the same way.
Georgie | The Home Cook's Kitchen says
oh em gee this looks fab! I am totally craving simple food like this! def thinking for a summer party!
Nagi says
YES to that! 🙂 N x
Taz says
Yum…I have tried so many of your recipes and they never fail. I did find the chicken lacking somewhat in salt when it was cooked but I corrected that by slathering on more of the mayo and it was delish. Truth be told, there are so many of your recipes that I have tried where I have finished barely assembling them and then I just gobble it up while still standing at the stove. I just can’t wait to sit down and eat so I don’t bother! If my mom knew I stood at the stove eating she would kill me! Then again if she had one of th she meals shed probably understand !
Nagi says
I’m so pleased you enjoyed it Taz! And I’m glad you were able to correct the salt – I do find that 1 teaspoon is enough when mixed through the seasoning 🙂 PS You can’t even begin to imagine how much food gets eaten in my house off the stove. I’m a disgrace. Absolute disgrace! Comes with the territory with all the recipe testing I do! N xx
Taz says
Hmmm…now I’m second guessing myself and wondering if I somehow missed adding the salt altogether ? I ended up halving the recipe since it’s only me and hubby ….and I’m thinking maybe I goofed up! Oh well, just means I’m going to have to make this again!
Beth Olave says
Just made these burger for lunch today. Delicious!!!! Will be staple. Thanks,Nagi.
Nagi says
Thanks for trying my recipe Beth! So pleased you enjoyed it – N xx
Nagi says
Whoot! So glad you enjoyed it Beth, thanks so much for letting me know! N xx
Britt | Sweet Tea & Thyme says
Sounds so delish, Nagi! My mister just got me into eating chicken sandwiches (where have I been?) so this is going onto next month’s meal plan.
Nagi says
You’ve gotten this far through life without CHICKEN SANDWICHES???!!! *She shouts!* 😂
Michelle says
These sandwiches look good! We’ll be trying them!
But really, no Cool Whip?? So I guess you’ve never had Kool Aid pie!
Nagi says
No Cool Whip!! I honestly don’t know what it tastes like or even how to use it! 🙂
Elizabeth says
Hi Nagi
Sounds like a great trip.
We are heading to NY in a few weeks
Where did you find the foodie map
Cheers
Liz
Nagi says
Hi Liz! My family and I built it ourselves through research and from the times we have been there 🙂 I will put it together this week and share it here! N x
Eha says
Happy, happy homecomings Milady! Now as all my US friends well know I am an ‘anti-burger-gal’ [they are still trying to convert me 🙂 ] ! Love the ‘insides’ as I do here but cannot see the worth of all that bread!!! And, no, am not against good carbs!!! And chips, well, in reality potatoes are eaten but rarely in this house . . . . never fried!! OK – so I belong to the 1% but love all the rest 🙂 ! Do hope you had a good flight!!
Nagi says
WHAT!!! *She screeches* Anti-burger???!!!!! Who ever heard of such a thing!!!!
Eha says
*huge laugh* Well, Milady, now you have! Can’t see the use of ‘spending’ my carb and calorie ‘allotment’ on silly, oft ‘pappy’ bread rolls when I can add root vegetables and large healthy salads as sides instead for more and less if you get my meaning !!!
Harshit Sekhon says
OMG this looks amazing, especially that first pic, with the beer n chips. Feels so gastropub. You’ve got to share the crispy fries recipe too (for folks who don’t have a fryer)
So that’s how ya make chicken tastier without frying it. You’ve got to try it with Sriracha mayo. It’s become a standard condiment in our home. 1 part Sriracha sauce to 3 parts mayo.
Hope you loved the West coast sunshine. Brrr it’s cold-as down here.
Nagi says
YES to sriracha mayo! I call it Pink Asian Mayo 😁 Actually, I totally cheated and used frozen fries. I was dashing around!!! Am definitely not looking forward to coming back to the cold cold winter in Sydney…. N xx
Anna Johnston says
I have actively been trying to cut out bread from the diet, think I’ll get back to that after I make this magical chicken burger. Yum!
Nagi says
I have lettuce wrap option in the recipe!!!! 😉 N xx
VeraG says
First is first, was talking to Dozer, haaa, haaa. Holiday has come to end but you had sunshine, summer how good is that! How about this, years ago had to go back home( Mum was in hospital ) there was winter and come back to Melb winter….. No did not like to have extended winter. The burger I’d delicious! Bon Apetite! Hope you have good flight.
Nagi says
Ha! Love that you talk to Dozer FIRST!!! About to jump on the plane in a couple of hours, 15 loooooong hours…… I am hoping I will sleep through it all!!! N xx
Maureen says
I have to tell you. I have made so many of your recipes, and have loved all of them. My 81 year old husband is such a fussy eater and he too has loved every one of your recipes. I also love that the portion size allows for plenty of left overs. I don’t know how you do it, but please keep doing what you do. I am spreading the word about you at every opportunity. And Dozer is an added plus
Nagi says
I’m so pleased you and your husband both enjoy my recipes! Clearly he is VERY lucky to have you to look after him so well 🙂 And I have no plans to ever stop doing what I do, I love it so much! N xx
Nagi says
Hi Maureen – thank you so much for your lovely message! I’m so glad you and your husband both enjoy my recipes 🙂 I do it because I love sharing good food – in real life and I’ve found I get the same happiness by sharing recipes online! Truly makes me so happy – closest thing I can get to cooking up a storm and sharing it with family and friends which is my favourite way to spend any day 🙂 N xx
C.Gechoff says
Love your receipes, love Dozer.thanks, C Gechoff
Nagi says
Thank you so much! So glad you like the food AND Dozer 😉 N xx
Kim Beckham says
Oh Nagi!! So happy you’re in San Francisco! Napa is one of my favorite places, if you like Champagne, visit Mumm on the Silverado Trail. An amazing casual restaurant is Rutherford Grill off of Highway 29 in Rutherford, great food, wine and Margarita’s!!
Nagi says
I got this message too late when we were up there!!! I saw it close to 4.30 and it was too late to make it before closing 🙁 We drove the Silverado Trail it was beautiful! We had a reservation at Bouchon for lunch 🙂 I will file away your tip for this casual restaurant in our San Fran map!! N xx
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Nagi. This looks and sounds WAY better than any chicken sandwich from a fast food place! I am so glad you did not use ground chicken, which in my personal opinion is pretty much tasteless. And I would not change your toppings at all, I would never put ketchup on this. PS G says you should go to the Stinkin’ Rose restaurant (he went to SF with his siblings a number of years ago). Enjoy my friend!
Nagi says
YIKES! Dorothy I wish I had seen this sooner, not sure we can fit it IN TODAY!!!
faith says
Oh Nagi, I don’t even like any sort of burger but your Chicken Burger looks wonderful! Thanks for another wonderful recipe.
You really dodged a bullet by not tasting Cool Whip. Check it out on organicauthority.com; it is used in so many recipes here in the mid-west (blech) and almost tastes good BUT its components will make your hair stand on end. Avoid at all costs. Most of those “whips” are made with hydrogenated oil and, until recently, did not have a drop of honest-to-goodness dairy in them.
I will be making your Mango Ice Cream this weekend and I am very excited about it. I expect that it will be magical.
I lived in San Fran from 1976-1980 and it was a very special place back then. I know that it still rocks in many ways but you would have found a much more organic and much less expensive city had you experienced it then. A group of my friends lived there in the ’60s and I am horribly jealous of what they had back then. You know that San Francisco started it all? Contact me if you want to know what I mean by “it all.”
Hope you and beautiful Dozer have a wonderful reunion. He is one very special, and lucky as well, canine.
Nagi says
I’m too scared to read that!!!! But my friends always tell me that it’s fake so I don’t have the urge to try it, though having said that I can’t resist fake cheese to make “real” cheeseburgers!! I’m guessing you mean the real food movement? 🙂 I feel like I’ve seen a lot of it here!!!! N xx
Marcia says
I wish you’d stop posting these mouthwatering photos and videos, Nagi! I think about 2/3s of my Pinterest pins are from you, now including this delicious burger. And frankly, I’ll take savory over sweet any day, so I’m kind of glad your planned post didn’t work out 🙂
Welcome to California! Have a great time up north and safe trip home. I’m sure Dozer’s going to be ecstatic to have his mom back.
Nagi says
Ba ha ha!!!! Me too actually 🙂 Thanks for the welcome! I love California, one of my favourite places to visit! N xx
RossC says
A shame that your west coast SF visit didn’t include a side trip 120 miles south to my Monterey Bay… :O)
Now a rant..
Do you know what silly is??.. Silly is going to fast food places to have a chicken sandwich and never building one at home… Never in all my years have I done this at home.. Always, “I feel like having a grilled chicken sandwich, why don’t we run over to XXX??… THAT is as silly as it gets..
Rant over..
I’m making a chicken sandwich… today… Dozer can have a bite too…
Nagi says
Well. If I’d known, I could have just popped down! 😂 I’m not being precious but I swear, I never order chicken sandwiches or burgers because they’re so easy to make! However, I DO order beef burgers …… AMERICAN DOES THE BEST BURGERS!!!!!