These Healthy Ground Chicken Burgers are an easy homemade recipe for a busy weeknight. Made with almond flour instead of bread crumbs and using simple seasoning, they’re also paleo and whole 30 compliant when eaten without a bun.
These chicken burgers come together in no time at all and they’re so easy to make. Plus they’re super customizable – you can serve them on gluten free buns, or make them paleo and Whole30 compliant by using lettuce leaves for a bun.
Whatever you do, be sure and pile them high with lots of fixings.
How to Make Healthy Ground Chicken Burgers
Step 1: Make the patties
First you’ll want to take out a skillet (cast iron if you have it) and add in the 1 tbsp of oil. Put the heat to medium to start warming it up.
Next, measure out and place all the ingredients for the hamburger patty in a large bowl.
Wet your hands so that the meat doesn’t stick to your hands as much. Combine everything together thoroughly, making sure to not overwork the meat.
Divide the combined meat mixture into four even portions in the bowl – each one will make a burger patty.
Take one portion and form it into a circular patty using your hands. The patty should be between one-quarter and one-half inch thick.
Step 2: Cook the burgers
As you make each patty, place them in the skillet. You may need to take out a small plate to place the last patty on in case it doesn’t fit in the pan.
Cook the patties on the first side for about 4 minutes, then flip carefully with a spatula and cook another 3-4 minutes on the second side. Keep them in the pan until they are cooked through and browning on the outside.
Place each patty in a gluten free bun or lettuce leaves and top with whatever you like!
You may have a couple of questions about ground chicken burgers – let’s get to those now.
Are Ground Chicken Burgers Healthy?
It depends on your definition of healthy! Generally, ground chicken has less fat than other types of ground meat (like ground beef and ground pork).
Can You Make Ground Chicken Burgers Without Breadcrumbs?
Yes you can! This recipe uses almond flour instead of breadcrumbs to help bind the meat together.
Can Ground Chicken Burgers Get Too Wet or Too Sticky?
They definitely can! Ground chicken can be very sticky in general, and if you add an egg to it (like some recipes call for), it can get incredibly sticky and difficult to work with. To make the ground chicken easier to work with, try wetting your hands with water or rub some oil on them before handling the meat.
RECIPE TIPS
- Make sure to wet your hands before working with the chicken mixture! It can be sticky and using water will help it keep from sticking to your hands. You can also use a little bit of oil if you find the water isn’t doing the job.
- If you’d like to add something extra to your patties, try incorporating a teaspoon or two of fresh chopped parsley or thyme!
- To make this recipe ahead of time, make the mixture and form the patties. Pile them on a plate with plastic wrap, wax paper, or parchment paper in between each patty so they don’t stick together. Wrap them all up with plastic wrap and put in the fridge. Take them out of the fridge 30 minutes before you’re ready to cook them.
Pin This Healthy Ground Chicken Burger For Later!
If you’re looking for more recipes like this, check out some of these bad boys to satisfy your hunger:
- Gluten Free Chili (Instant Pot)
- Ground Lamb Soup (Instant Pot)
- Paleo Turkey Meatballs
- Paleo Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe
- Sweet Potato Sliders
Or if you need some sides to go with your burgers, try one of these:
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Recipe for Healthy Ground Chicken Burger
Healthy Ground Chicken Burgers
Equipment
- A cast iron skillet
Ingredients
For the Patties:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ¼ c almond flour
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
For the Burgers:
- 1 tbsp oil avocado or other oil - for frying
- Gluten Free Buns or Lettuce Leaves for Paleo or Whole30
- Avocado
- Tomato
- Cheese Slices omit for Paleo and Whole30
- Mayo
- Mustard
Instructions
- Take out a skillet (cast iron if you have it) and add in the 1 tbsp of oil. Put the heat to medium to warm it up.
- Measure out and place all the ingredients for the hamburger patty in a large bowl. Wet your hands and combine them together thoroughly, making sure to not overwork the meat.
- Divide the combined meat mixture into four even portions in the bowl. Take one portion and form it into a circular patty using your hands. The patty should be between one-quarter and one-half inch thick.
- As you make each patty, place them in the skillet. You may need to take out a small plate to place the last patty on in case it doesn’t fit in the pan.
- Cook the patties on the first side for about 4 minutes, then flip carefully with a spatula and cook another 3-4 minutes on the second side. Keep them in the pan until they are cooked through and browning on the outside.
- Place each patty in a gluten free bun or lettuce leaves and top with whatever you like!
Your directions are misleading. You don’t instruct on how to mix the chicken patty meat. To a novice, I would have added the oil to the meat with the seasonings, but it was meant for “frying”. Also what about adding an herb like parsley or thyme for a bit more flavor. However, thank you, I have been using Ezekiel bread crumbs for the binder.
Thank you for letting me know! I’ve edited the instructions to make it more clear.