Herb Chicken Burgers

Herb Chicken Burgers

from simplyrecipes.com
20 min
4 servings

Herbed Chicken Burgers are a healthy and delicious option for your backyard barbecue. Grill them up, and serve with a zesty lemon chive mayo!

Ingredients

  • For the lemon mayo
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
  • For the chicken burger
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • To serve
  • 4 brioche buns
  • 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced

Directions

  1. 1

    Make the lemon mayo: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and chives. Wrap the bowl in plastic wrap and set aside until you are ready to assemble your burgers.

  2. 2

    Mix together chicken burger ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, ½ cup breadcrumbs, garlic, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper until thoroughly mixed. To form patties, pour out the remaining 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs onto a plate.

  3. 3

    Form the chicken patties: Divide the chicken mixture into four even balls. Place one chicken ball at a time onto the plate of breadcrumbs. Lightly press the chicken ball into the breadcrumbs on both sides to prevent it from sticking to your hands. Repeat until all the balls are coated. Shape each ball into about a 1/2-inch patty and repeat with the remaining chicken balls until all of the burgers are formed.

  4. 4

    Preheat the grill and add oil: Preheat the grill for direct heat grilling, by turning gas burners to medium-high or spreading charcoal coals so there is direct heat under the grilling grates. The temperature should be 450-500˚F.  To make sure the burgers do not stick, dip a clean kitchen towel or some paper towels in oil and use tongs to quickly rub down grill grates. Alternatively, you can spray the grates with spray oil, but be careful of flare-ups.

  5. 5

    Grill the chicken burgers: Grill the chicken burgers, about 4 minutes per side or until they reach at least 165˚F in the center of the burgers using a thermometer. Flip the burgers with a metal spatula, halfway through cooking, to help release any stuck burger pieces. The burgers will be done when they have excellent grill marks on both sides and are firm to pressure if you poke them. Try not to overcook the burgers too much as they can dry out.

  6. 6

    Grill the buns: Grill the plain buns for 20 seconds and remove from the grill.

  7. 7

    Assemble the burgers: Add a few pieces of sliced avocado to the bottom bun. Top it with the grilled chicken burger, followed by sliced red onion, tomato slices, and a drizzle of the lemon mayo. Serve immediately.

  8. 8

    How to store and reheat leftovers: Leftover chicken burgers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days. They reheat really well in the microwave on high for 1 minute.