Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons minced onions
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or preferred cooking oil)
- For Serving:
- Hamburger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, and red onion slices
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, onions, parsley, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with hands until just combined—do not overwork.
- Form the mixture into 4 patties, about 3/4-inch thick. Press a small indent in the center of each to help them cook evenly.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add oil to coat the pan.
- Place the patties in the hot pan and cook for 5–6 minutes on the first side until golden brown. Flip and cook another 5–6 minutes on the other side.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure burgers reach 165°F internal temperature. If needed, lower heat and cook a bit longer.
- Serve hot on buns with lettuce, tomato, and red onion or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the meat—this keeps the burgers tender.
- Use a grill pan for char marks, or a skillet for quicker cleanup.
- Serve with sweet potato fries or a green salad for a balanced meal.
- Burgers can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger patty without bun
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
