Homemade Chicken Burgers

Just because chicken burgers are lean, doesn’t mean they have to be bland! These delicious ground chicken burgers are packed with sour cream and chives for moisture and flavor. They're ready in just 20 minutes, so they’re perfect for weeknight cooking, plus this healthy dinner idea is a great addition to your grilling menu as an alternative to beef burgers. Serve them with coleslaw, potato chips, or your favorite BBQ sides.

How do you add flavor to ground chicken?

Ground chicken isn’t always the most exciting protein out there. Yes, it’s lean and affordable, but it takes a little bit of effort to turn them into the scrumptious burgers you see here. The key to flavorful ground chicken is fat (like the sour cream used here), ample seasoning, and other add-ins that impart moisture and flavor (like mustard, hot sauce, BBQ sauce, or ketchup).  

Are chicken burgers healthy?

Chicken burgers tend to be healthier than regular beef burgers because they have a lower fat content. But it all depends on how you serve them. Choose healthier toppings, like fresh veggies, or serve over a salad instead of on a bun to make them even healthier.  

How do you keep chicken burgers from falling apart?

Chicken burgers might seem finicky, but they’re actually easy to make. Follow these tips to ensure your patties don’t fall apart:

1. Use your hands: Mixing the ingredients together with your hands is messy, but it also helps the mixture come together easier. Whatever you do, don’t over-mix (otherwise your burgers will be tough like hockey pucks!).

2. Use wax paper: Form your patties and place them on small squares of parchment or waxed paper. This makes for easy transfer to the grill and helps the patties stay together.

3. Oil the grill: Whether you use an outdoor grill or grill pan, be sure to oil the surface to prevent the burgers from sticking and falling apart.

What toppings do you put on chicken burgers?

If you’re a fan of buffalo chicken wings, these ground chicken burgers topped with buffalo sauce and blue cheese are for you. They taste just like your favorite game day wings—in burger form! For other fun topping ideas, try:

BBQ burgers: BBQ sauce, fried onions, pickles, and cheddar cheese

Pizza burgers: tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil

Mediterranean-style burgers: feta cheese, sliced tomato, red onion, cucumbers, and hummus