How to Make Chicken Burgers

Ground chicken can easily be substituted for ground beef in burgers.

Ground white meat from a chicken can have lower cholesterol and saturated fat than beef, and it easily substitutes in recipes that call for ground beef. This simple chicken burger recipe can be cooked on a grill or a skillet at home, and you can add a multitude of different spices and toppings.

Things You'll Need

• 1 pound ground chicken white meat
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Large mixing bowl
• Large skillet
• Spatula
• 4 hamburger buns
• Lettuce
• Tomato slices

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients except the buns, lettuce and tomato in a large bowl. Use your hands to incorporate.

2. Form four patties and place on a medium-high heated skillet with olive oil.

3. Cook for five to seven minutes or until slightly brown. Flip over with spatula and cook on the other side for five to seven minutes.

4. Serve on a hamburger bun with all your favorite condiments and toppings.

Tips & Warnings

• Experiment with different spices and toppings, like cheeses and grilled vegetables.

• Use caution when cooking on a hot stove with oil.

References

• Allrecipes: Maple Apple Chicken Burger
• Epicurious: Parmesan Chicken Burger

Resources

• Mayo Clinic: How meat and poultry fit in your healthy diet