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This easy Grilled Cheddar Chicken Burger is a favorite go-to grilling recipe, cooked outside or indoors in a grill pan or skillet. With bold, smoky flavors of cumin, paprika, and herby flavors mixed into the patties, it’s a favorite chicken burger that’s easy to make in minutes.

Side view of Chicken Burger topped with guacamole, tomatoes, lettuce, and red onion on a wood board for serving.

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What I Love About This Chicken Burger

Let’s begin with the obvious… it’s delicious. Seriously, wonderfully delicious. But that’s just me. You’ll have to try it and let me know what you think!

20 Minute Meal
All the Southwestern condiments I can think of (guacamole, sour cream/yogurt, onions, tomatoes… more cheese? Maybe.)
Easy, easy, easy!

And there you have it… some of my favorite reasons to make this grilled chicken burger, often! If you love chicken burgers (and a little spice), try my Firecracker Chicken Burgers I love to make on the Fourth of July.

Top view of chicken burger ingredients on a bamboo cutting board.

Chicken Burger Recipe Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make these burgers.

Ground chicken
Red onion, finely chopped
Fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Seasonings: Ground cumin, paprika (sweet or smoked), salt, and pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese

How to Make a Chicken Burger

Grilled burgers are incredibly easy to make, and these are no exception. While I love grilling them outdoors, you can easily grill indoors using a grill pan, indoor griddle, or a skillet.

Here’s how to make these delicious burgers!

Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill over medium heat and lightly oil the grates.

Top view of ground chicken in a glass bowl with ads in on a bamboo cutting board.

Top view of uncooked chicken burger ingredients in a glass bowl.

Break up pieces of ground chicken and add to a medium bowl. Then add the onions, cilantro, cumin, paprika, cheddar cheese, salt and black pepper. Evenly incorporate the ingredients, but be careful not to overmix the ground chicken.

Top view of uncooked chicken patties ready for the grill.

Form into four ½-inch thick patties. Grill burgers over medium heat until cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side.

Closeup side view of chicken burger on an outdoor grill.

Serve each patty in a burger bun topped with your favorite toppings. We love guacamole and sour cream.

Topping Ideas

Almost anything you put on this chicken burger will be delicious. But if you want to take it up a notch, try adding guacamole, sour cream, and maybe thin slices of red onion. These toppings perfectly complement the burger’s ingredients!

Chicken Burger Pro Tips

Pro Tip—Make a Firm Patty: Chicken burgers can fall apart if they are not made into a firm patty.
Pro Tip—Don’t Overmix Ground Chicken: Be careful not to overmix the ground meat. I like to break up the chicken as I add it to a bowl, then add the ingredients and mix together. This helps prevent overmixing, and it’s easy!

What To Serve with These Burgers

I love to add grilled vegetables with burgers, whether that be a grilled vegetable platter or simply grilling corn cobs and serving with a spiced melting butter! If you love fries, sweet potato fries are my pick.

Are Chicken Burgers Healthy?

Chicken is naturally lower in saturated fats than beef, which makes it a great choice for managing calorie intake and promoting heart health.

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