Juicy Grilled Chicken Burger
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
243 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Juicy Grilled Chicken Burger
Description
This recipe combines cubed chicken breast processed with breadcrumbs, Greek yogurt, mustard, chopped red onion, and spices to form a well-seasoned ground chicken mixture. The Greek yogurt adds moisture and tanginess, balancing the lean chicken's texture. The burgers are grilled over medium-high heat after forming patties with an intentional thumb indentation to help prevent puffing and ensure even cooking.
Grilling for about 10 minutes while flipping halfway seals in the juices and develops a light crust, keeping the burgers tender and flavorful. Serving suggestions include layering the chicken patties on buns with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a creamy sauce made from Greek yogurt, ketchup, pickle relish, and mustard, contributing brightness and creaminess.
Using a meat thermometer ensures food safety by reaching 165°F internal temperature. Allowing the burgers to rest after grilling helps redistribute the juices, enhancing moistness. The recipe emphasizes handling ground chicken gently to avoid toughness and cooking at an appropriate grill temperature to balance crust formation with thorough doneness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cubed
- ½ cup breadcrumbs Italian style
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt Stonyfield whole milk
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ¼ red onion roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- avocado oil for cooking
- burger buns for serving
- lettuce for serving
- tomato
- red onion
Burger Sauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish sweet
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the burger sauce. Set aside.
- In a bowl of a food processor, place the chicken cubes, breadcrumbs, Greek yogurt, mustard, onion, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pulse until just blended and comes together as a ball, but be careful not to over mix.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 375-400°F) and oil the grates.
- Form the mixture into 4 equal patties. Press down in the middle of each patty with your thumb to ensure even cooking of the chicken burgers.
- Cook the chicken burgers on the preheated grill until the internal temperature is 165˚F, about 10 minutes total, flipping halfway through.
- Assemble the chicken burgers with buns, sauce and toppings of choice.
Notes
- Mix the ground chicken ingredients just until combined to prevent tough burgers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high (375-400°F) to avoid burning or drying out the patties.
- Indent the center of each patty with your thumb to promote even cooking and prevent puffing.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure patties reach 165°F for safety and doneness.
- Let grilled burgers rest a few minutes before serving to retain juices and keep them tender.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 877mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 600mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 348IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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