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Indian Spiced Chicken Burgers

These juicy Indian chicken burgers are made with ground chicken thighs, chiles, tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, and spices. They're easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 563 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

For the Indian chicken burgers
  • 1 pound 10 oz ground chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon full-fat Greek-style yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 3 green chiles such as jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 small tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup Mild vegetable oil for frying, plus more for your hands
To serve
  • 12 small burger buns naan, or pita bread
  • Chutney (optional)
  • 1 red onion sliced into 12 rings

Instructions

Make the Indian chicken burgers
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  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken with all the remaining ingredients (except the oil) and mix well.
  2. Oil your hands and divide the mixture into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten to a patty. Each burger should be 3/4-inch (2 cm) high. Cover the patties with plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out.
  3. In a large skillet over high heat, warm the oil. To test that the oil is hot, cut one of the onion slices in half and dip the tip into the oil, it should start to sizzle immediately. If not, heat the oil for a bit longer and check again.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and wait 30 seconds. Working in batches, slip the burger patties in from the edge to prevent the oil from splashing and burning your hand. Do not overload the pan. Fry the burgers in a single layer with enough space for you to turn them safely, until well browned on both sides and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining burger patties.
Serve
  1. Slice open the burger buns and spread both sides with a thin layer of chutney, if using. Top with a burger patty and a slice of onion.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2burgers Calories 563kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 137mg (46%) Sodium 559mg (23%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 563

% Daily Value*

Serving 2burgers
Calories 563kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 559mg 23%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.