Grilled Chicken Burger Recipes

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With lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and spicy mayo on top, these juicy grilled chicken burgers are the most delectable, straightforward dinner and are sure to please any crowd.

The chicken is marinated in an aromatic mixture of olive oil, garlic, lemon, and spices, and what goes on the burger is entirely up to you. These juicy chicken burgers require only a few ingredients and can be made in a fraction of the time as ground chicken burgers do, which require chicken patties made with ground chicken (or ground turkey), bread crumbs, etc.

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Prep: 15min

Total: 60min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 406 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 1470 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, unSaturated Fat 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced )
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp mixed dried herbs
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 4 burger buns
  • spicy mayonnaise
  • lettuce
  • sliced cheese
  • sliced tomatoes
  • sliced onion

Instruction:

  1. Place the chicken breasts on a chopping board in front of you and carefully slice each breast in half, creating two thin cutlets.
  2. Place the chicken in a dish or large bowl suitable for marinating.
  3. To make the marinade, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, herbs, chilli flakes/red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper.
  4. Pour the marinade over the chicken and mix, making sure each piece of chicken is completely coated.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinade for at least 30 minutes but up to 24 hours in the refrigerator. 
  6. Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium high heat. You can use a large skillet on a stovetop too, if preferred.
  7. Add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side (depending on the thickness of the chicken) until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
  8. Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  9. To assemble the burgers, toast the hamburger buns then top with spicy mayonnaise, lettuce leaves, the grilled chicken and any burger toppings of your choice.
  10. Serve immediately.

FAQ

How long should chicken burgers grill?

Chicken burger toppings include guacamole, onion, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and pickles.

Is Grilled Chicken Burger healthier?

If you want to add cheese to your chicken burgers, do so with 2 minutes remaining in the grilling process. Grill the chicken burgers for 6-7 minutes per side, or until a thermometer inserted in the center of the chicken burgers reads 165 degrees F.

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