A family-favourite chicken burger! When I tell my oldest daughter, Natasha, that we’re eating them for supper, her eyes brighten. Although the onion may be considered finely diced, we like to grate it to conceal it because we have three children. For a really hearty dinner, I typically serve these with Caesar salad along with mashed potatoes! The chicken burger takeaway is the ideal option for a quick and filling dinner on the run. Savour a tasty and freshly made chicken burger.
Ingredients and Substitutions for Chicken Burgers:
With all the ingredients you strive to keep on hand, this chicken burger recipe is meant to be cooked repeatedly. Get the meat and a few toppings, and you’re ready to go!
- Regarding the chicken patties
- Ground chicken is light and lean, but if you like, you may also use beef, lamb, or turkey.
- In addition to binding chicken patties and dried bread crumbs, also keep them moist and give them a crispy exterior. Breadcrumbs without gluten also work.
- Richness and tang are added to Greek yoghurt. If you refuse dairy, you can omit the plant-based yoghurt, but you shouldn’t try to replace it.
- Savoury and sweet depth are added by yellow onion. Red onions or shallots can be used instead.
- Italian seasoning gives food more flavour and perfume. This is our recipe for handmade Italian seasoning without salt, or you can use store-bought.
- A complicated heat is added by Urfa Biber (more below). Flakes of red pepper also work wonderfully.
- Black pepper and kosher salt provide flavour.
- Olive oil balances the thin texture of the meat by adding some healthy fat and a subtle flavour. With this dish, any premium extra virgin kind works nicely, but I particularly enjoy a strong, peppery flavour like the Spanish Hojiblanca.
How to Prepare Chicken Burgers at Home:
Here’s a quick rundown of what to anticipate when preparing homemade chicken burgers:
- In a bowl, combine the chicken, egg, spices, onion, and half of the crumbs.
- Form the ingredients into patties that are oval in shape.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumbs from the bread over the patties.
The Patties Should Be Cooked Until Both Sides Are Fully Browned:
Put the chicken patties on the bread. Line a dish with 1/4 cup of bread crumbs. Roll each of the four large meatballs made from the chicken mixture lightly in the bread crumbs. Flatten into chicken patties that are about 3/4 inch thick by gently pressing with your palms.
Sear the chicken patties in a pan. Apply a thin coating of olive oil (about two teaspoons) to the bottom of a big cast-iron skillet or grill pan and place it over medium heat. Place the patties in a hot skillet without touching them once the oil starts to shimmer. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until browned, and then turn and cook for another 3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Community Advice, Praise, and All Recipes:
“Experts added some Parmesan cheese that had been shredded to the loaf of bread crumb coating and some dried rosemary flakes to the mixture,” experts explain. “Served with a side of onion rings, lettuce and other varieties of mayo, and honey mustard relish on French-style buns.” YUM!
“Very easy and quick—dinner was ready much sooner than they had anticipated,” Rusty Brown comments. “Looked fantastic! The cooking time of five to six minutes on each side was perfect.
Beulah exclaims, “They were the best cheeseburgers we have had in years.” The only modification they made to the original was to use ground-up crackers for the breadcrumbs. The difference is entirely due to the grated onion. They were amazing when I added a small amount of fresh parsley.
How to Change It Up:
This recipe for chicken burgers has countless variations. Here are a few suggestions.
- Use your preferred store-bought pickles, such as Quick-Pickled Cucumbers, to add tang, or use Sumac-Pickled Red Onion in place of the fresh onion.
- Alter the seasoning: The Middle Eastern spice combination, za’atar, would be amazing. You can learn more about Za’atar in our Guide to Za’atar, or we carry it in our store.
- Make it creamier: Add extra feta right before serving, after crumbling the feta into the chicken patty combination until it melts and tastes great. Add heat: If you enjoy a little kick, the North African wonder-condiment harissa would be the ideal citrusy, Smokey, aggressive punch. We stock harissa in our shop, or you can create it at home using this recipe. To make a sophisticated spicy aioli, whisk a large tablespoon into the aioli; alternatively, spread it directly onto the bun.
Final Words:
People love to serve these chicken patties with fresh tomato, lettuce, onion, and a little Garlic Aioli or Toum (whipped garlic sauce), in addition to buns or lettuce wraps. Fries are a popular choice for sides; these Baked Sweet Potato Fries are a great choice. However, when it comes to burgers, I typically opt for something a little lighter, like an Italian potato salad, a fresh fruit salad whenever the berries are in season, or a vegetable cabbage salad like Bulgarian Shopska salad, which is made with toasted tomatoes and red peppers.
