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Chicken Burger!

By Nagi Maehashi
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Published21 Jul '17 Updated25 Jun '25
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A chicken burger makes for a quick midweek meal or weekend BBQ’s with friends! Crispy seasoned chicken breast, topped with mandatory melted cheese, piled onto soft rolls with onion, avocado, lettuce, tomato and garlic mayo.

Want to the chicken mince version? Here’s it is!

Super tasty, quick Chicken Burger recipe made with chicken breast. It's all in the seasoning! Great for grilling too. recipetineats.com

Big, juicy Chicken Burgers!

I love a good juicy hamburger. Burgers are one of my favourite quick meal options, and also my go-to option when I’m pressed for time when hosting a gathering.

Whether making beef Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches or these Chicken Burgers, they’re quick to prepare and cook, then I lay out all the topping options and let everyone help themselves!

For a sensible meal option, I do tend to favour these Chicken Burgers over beef Hamburgers because they’re healthier – leaner meat, lower calories, lower fat. Just as tasty!

Super tasty, quick Chicken Burger recipe made with chicken breast. It's all in the seasoning! Great for grilling too. recipetineats.com

Seasoning for chicken breast

These chicken burgers are made with crispy seasoned chicken breast fillets. I just halve chicken breasts to create two thin steaks – or you can buy chicken breast already cut into steaks at the store.

Coat in a seasoned flour (the flour makes it nice and crispy), pan fry until golden then top with cheese to melt.

Meanwhile, that the burger buns or bread rolls and prepare your toppings! I like to fry up some onion because a burger doesn’t feel like a burger without onions.

But the beauty of burgers is that you can load it up with your toppings of choice. Lettuce, tomato, pickles, beetroot, avocado, bacon, egg. Go wild!

Super tasty, quick Chicken Burger recipe made with chicken breast. It's all in the seasoning! Great for grilling too. recipetineats.com
Super tasty, quick Chicken Burger recipe made with chicken breast. It's all in the seasoning! Great for grilling too. recipetineats.com

Nothing whizz bang about these Chicken Burgers, but they are a tasty staple recipe. The main thing is the seasoning for the chicken – I personally think it’s important to load up the chicken with plenty of flavour, especially if you only use one thinnish piece like I do (for a greater surface area to flesh ratio and no marinating).

I use avocado in this burger which adds creaminess and takes the place of a 2nd sauce / mustard that I would otherwise use. I’ve added some tips in the notes for alternative condiments that I think go great with chicken burgers.

Happy weekend everyone!  – Nagi xx


Watch how to make it

Chicken Burger recipe video! Not my best effort I’m afraid, the white balance is a bit off. I edited this video while on a bumpy flight from New York to San Francisco, and quite motion sick at that! 😉 The lovely stewardesses on Virgin America had great fun watching me make it as they moved up and down the aisles!!

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Super tasty, quick Chicken Burger recipe made with chicken breast. It's all in the seasoning! Great for grilling too. recipetineats.com

Chicken Burger Recipe

Author: Nagi
Prep: 15 minutes mins
Cook: 10 minutes mins
Total: 25 minutes mins
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Western
4.94 from 49 votes
Servings4
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Recipe video above. Crispy seasoned chicken breast, topped with a mandatory slice of melted cheese and piled onto soft rolls with onion, avocado, lettuce, tomato and garlic mayo. The key to juicy chicken is to cook it hard and fast! You can eyeball the Seasoning – it will be tasty as long as you use "around" the right amounts. 🙂
Want to the chicken mince version? Here's it is!

Ingredients

Seasoning:

  • 1/3 cup /80g flour (any white)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¾ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder

Burgers:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large onions , halved them sliced (white, brown or yellow)
  • 400 – 500g / 14 oz – 1 lb chicken breast (2 pieces) , cut in half horizontally into 2 thin steaks
  • 4 – 8 slices Swiss or other melting cheese slices (Note 1)
  • 4 soft rolls (I used brioche burger buns)
  • 1 avocado
  • Lettuce
  • 2 large tomatoes

Garlic Mayo:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise (I use whole egg)
  • 1 large garlic clove , minced

On the side

  • French fries
  • Baked potato wedges
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Instructions

  • Mix Garlic Mayo ingredients in a small bowl, set aside for 20+ minutes.
  • Mix Seasoning in a flat bowl / dish.
  • If required, pound chicken to about 1 cm / 2/5” thick. If wanting to be exact, trim to shape of rolls BUT ensure it is about 15% larger (it shrinks) (Note 2).
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over high heat (if doing on BBQ, drizzle flat plate).
  • Add onion and cook, turning regularly, for 5 minutes until golden. Season with salt and pepper, toss, then remove.
  • While cooking the onions, preheat oven to 160C/320F. Split rolls, then lightly toast / warm the rolls (if using BBQ, just toast the cut side until crispy). Leave in turned off oven with door ajar while you cook chicken.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil into the same skillet, still on high heat.
  • Dredge chicken in Seasoning, shake off excess, then place in skillet. Repeat.
  • Cook for 2 ½ minutes until golden, then flip.
  • Top with cheese then leave for 1 1/2 minutes. When the underside is golden, if the cheese is not yet melted, place lid on for 15 seconds (or tray or foil).
  • Remove chicken from skillet onto plate. Cover loosely with foil while you start assembling the burgers.

Burgers:

  • Smear base of roll with avocado, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with chicken, onion, lettuce then tomato.
  • Smear lid of roll with Garlic Mayo, place on burger. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes:

1. I like using Swiss cheese (or Massdam – like a better value version of Swiss) or processed cheese (think McDonald’s style!) because they melt well but don’t drip everywhere and become slick with oil like Colby, Australian Tasty cheese.
2. If chicken is more than about 1 cm / 2/5” thick, use mallet (or rolling pin, back of knife or can) to pound. If you are wanting to be exact, pound to even. When cooked, surface area will shrink about 15% and thickness will increase by about 15%, so bare that in mind when comparing chicken shape to roll size. For exactness, feel free to trim to shape of rolls – I don’t usually do this unless the shape of the chicken is wildly long.
3. CONDIMENTS: The popular condiments of tomato ketchup and mustard are not in my base recipe because I use avocado. However, feel free to add any and all!
4. Nutrition per serving, assuming 400g/14 oz chicken breast and 1/3 cup mayo. Of the 666 calories per serving, 110 cal from the mayo, 45 cal is from the avocado, and 110 calories is from 1 slice of swiss cheese (yes, seriously). For a low carb version, try this recipe without the buns and make lettuce wraps (with all the other fixings in this recipe) – terrific! Also try using ketchup and mustard instead of mayo.
But for days you just want a really tasty burger, don’t sub anything!

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 666cal (33%)
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122 Comments

  1. Nat says

    May 29, 2021 at 3:15 pm

    5 stars
    Hey Nagi, Can I use thighs?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 30, 2021 at 1:30 pm

      Sure can Nat, just see the note about thickness – you’ll need to pound them out. N x

      Reply
  2. Clarissa Richards says

    March 6, 2021 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    I made this tonight and my husband said it’s one of the best dinners we’ve ever had! I added cayenne pepper to the flour mixture and brined my chicken breast (I do this every time I cook chicken breasts now) and it was so good.
    Loved this simple but delicious easy dinner.

    Reply
  3. Sandy says

    February 17, 2021 at 11:55 pm

    Tasted Amazing. Chicken was so tender and the flavours really worked well together. Thanks Nagi!

    Reply
  4. Emma says

    February 10, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    Just wondering if the chicken seasoning ingredient is hot paprika or smoked paprika?..just wondered coz it seemed a reasonable amount 🙂 thanks

    Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    January 17, 2021 at 6:04 am

    5 stars
    Delicious. Thank you!

    Reply
  6. Yvonne says

    January 3, 2021 at 3:37 am

    This is the 6th time I’m returning for this recipe, the family love it. We made your beef in red wine last night – Loved it! and your sausage rolls for lunch time – they were superb!!!

    Reply
    • Yvonne says

      January 3, 2021 at 3:38 am

      5 stars
      I forgot to leave 5 stars in my last comment 🙂

      Reply
  7. Aoh says

    October 18, 2020 at 8:04 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious!!!! Thank you so much for sharing. We really love the burgers. Can’t wait to have them again..😍

    Reply
  8. Anu says

    September 10, 2020 at 1:30 am

    Best online burger recipe. This was for dinner tonight, yum!

    Reply
  9. Jenny Elia says

    May 29, 2020 at 6:30 pm

    5 stars
    The toppings were amazing! Me & the kids loved it thank you..

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 29, 2020 at 6:47 pm

      You’re so welcome Jenny! N x

      Reply
  10. V says

    May 28, 2020 at 7:17 am

    5 stars
    We just finished having these for supper. We both give it 10/10. This is delicious!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 28, 2020 at 9:16 am

      Thanks so much V! N x

      Reply
  11. priscilla folkerd says

    July 30, 2019 at 3:54 am

    This recipe looks amazing! If making it in bulk, say for a school canteen, can we prep the chicken and freeze it and just pull out what we need when required? If so, how long do you think it will last in the freezer? Thanks in adva for your insight!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 30, 2019 at 2:15 pm

      Hi Priscilla, prepping then freezing won’t get that crispy crust unfortunately as the flour will go sticky when defrosting – best to it fresh – N x

      Reply
  12. Jessica Stengel says

    May 1, 2019 at 11:14 pm

    5 stars
    I liked this chicken burger recipe a lot! My family and I thought it turned out great, I used all the same toppings you had :). Only thing I would change is to increase the seasonings a bit! Another great recipe by you.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 2, 2019 at 8:49 am

      I’m so glad you loved it Jessica, thanks so much for the feedback ❤️

      Reply
  13. Eija Sipilä says

    January 24, 2019 at 2:48 am

    When you update your “old” recipes it would be nice to know what is changed. I have your old recipes in my digital cookbook. I don’t know if I need to change something there or delete and take the new version or just let it be.

    Reply
  14. Courtney Shaw says

    January 22, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    Hi love the burger recipe, just want to let you know that you can get canned and jars of chillies in coles, Safeway. Also giant jars in Costco too, as well as USA foods in Melbourne and Sydney. Pumpkin purée is in the USA section of coles and also at USA foods, you can get waffle makers from William sanoma that are brilliant, and premade doughs of all kinds at USA foods and sometimes even cool whip is there too but I am happy to never eat that either, it is also sold in cake decorating shops under a different brand name.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 22, 2019 at 8:15 pm

      Thanks Courtney – Great to know!!

      Reply
  15. Judi Edwards says

    August 9, 2018 at 11:48 am

    4 stars
    Had to modify to make it Diabetic Friendly. Used the your seasonings, minus the salt and flour! Exchanged the `bun` for a multigrain thin from Costco. Left out all the fats, except for 1T coconut oil to sear the thin slice chicken breast pieces. Used McD chicken sauce, spareling and assembled with tomato, lettuce and yumyum pickle slices. Very Tasty!.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 10, 2018 at 8:16 pm

      I love hearing that! So glad you enjoyed this Judi! N x

      Reply
  16. Toni says

    July 29, 2018 at 8:44 pm

    5 stars
    Epic burger, Nagi. Made this tonight and it was so good. Jam packed full of flavour. Definitely on the burger rotation. Thanks for the recipe. 🌞

    Reply
  17. Victoria says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:12 pm

    5 stars
    Made this burger for my family a few days ago. My husband has actually requested it again for dinner tonight and he is so so fussy with food so I thank you for providing an amazing chicken burger recipe thats a hit with myself, my husband and at least 1 of my sons 😊

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 27, 2018 at 10:48 pm

      I LOVE HEARING THAT!!!!!! N xx

      Reply
  18. Jennifer L says

    July 22, 2018 at 8:56 am

    5 stars
    Made this last night. Best chicken burgers I’ve ever had. Thank you so much 🙂

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 22, 2018 at 5:21 pm

      That’s wonderful to hear Jennifer! Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed this! N x

      Reply
  19. Jan says

    July 6, 2018 at 1:27 pm

    5 stars
    I love these! Soon good! Especially the garlic mayo. What a great recipe! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 6, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      That’s great to hear Jan! Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed this – N x

      Reply
  20. Sara Ebrahim says

    March 25, 2018 at 4:44 am

    wow great recipe easy to make. finally i made this with the help of your guide line. Thanks a lot.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      March 26, 2018 at 6:28 pm

      LOVE HEARING THAT Sara! N x ❤️

      Reply
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