Ground Chicken Burgers

Delicious alternative to beef, these flavorful burgers made with ground chicken will keep you grilling from spring to fall. Top with a spicy cheese or BBQ sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup minced onion
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 pound ground chicken
• ½ teaspoon ground paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
• 1 ½ teaspoons coarse sea salt, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Combine bread crumbs, onion, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended.

Step 3

Combine chicken, egg, and bread crumb mixture in a large bowl until evenly mixed. Divide into 4 equal parts and shape into patties. Place on a cookie sheet and cover with aluminum foil. Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

Cook on the preheated grill until cooked through, at least 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the burgers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).