Description
This Best Ever Chicken Burger recipe features Mediterranean-spiced chicken patties made with ground chicken, Italian seasoning, and Urfa Biber for a flavorful kick. The patties are breaded and pan-seared until golden and juicy, then served on fresh burger buns with garlic aioli, romaine lettuce, tomato, and red onion for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Chicken Patties
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs (you can use gluten-free bread crumbs)
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 small yellow onion, grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Urfa Biber (or red pepper flakes)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil (about 3 tablespoons total)
Burger Assembly
- 4 burger buns (or lettuce wraps for low carb/gluten free option)
- Garlic aioli, for spreading
- Romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Make the chicken patty mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs, Greek yogurt, grated yellow onion, Italian seasoning, and Urfa Biber or red pepper flakes. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the mixture. Using clean hands or gloves, mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Bread the chicken patties: Spread the remaining 1/4 cup of bread crumbs on a plate. Divide the chicken mixture into 4 large meatballs and gently roll each one in the bread crumbs. Press each patty with your palms to flatten to approximately 3/4-inch thickness, ensuring an even shape for cooking.
- Pan-sear the chicken patties: Brush the bottom of a large cast iron skillet or grill pan with about 2 teaspoons of olive oil and heat over medium heat. Once the oil shimmers, place the patties in the pan without overcrowding. Cook each side for about 4 to 5 minutes on the first side until browned, then flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Build the chicken burgers: Lightly spread garlic aioli on the burger buns (or lettuce wraps). Layer each with a chicken patty, followed by romaine lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion rings. Serve immediately while the patties are warm and juicy.
Notes
- You can substitute Urfa Biber with red pepper flakes if unavailable; it will change the flavor profile slightly.
- For a gluten-free or low-carb option, use gluten-free bread crumbs or lettuce wraps instead of buns.
- Make sure not to overmix the chicken mixture to keep patties tender.
- Use a cast iron skillet or grill pan for best searing results and even cooking.
- The garlic aioli adds a creamy, flavorful element, but you can substitute with mayonnaise or another favorite sauce.
