Easy Grilled Cheddar Chicken Burger
Enjoy the bold and smoky flavors of this easy grilled cheddar chicken burger recipe. Perfect for grilling season!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 291kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground chicken
- ⅓ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill over medium heat and lightly oil the grates.
- 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.
- Form into four ½ inch-thick patties. Grill burgers over medium heat until cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side.
- Serve each patty in a burger bun topped with your favorite toppings. We love guacamole and sour cream.
Notes
- 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!
- Grilling: It's great to grill these chicken burgers outdoors, but you can also grill indoors on a grill pan or cast iron skillet.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2mg