The whole family will love this Healthy Spicy Chicken Burger Recipe! They're packed with flavor, easy to make, and can be served in a variety of ways.
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Why you'll love this recipe:
- Easy - What I love about this recipe is that it comes together quickly and easily! (Great for beginner cooks.) And the best part is, you don't have to wait for burger season because they are cooked in a skillet right on the stovetop!
- Healthy - Homemade burgers are a healthy and delicious dinner option that can be enjoyed year-round! This simple recipe is made with fresh ingredients like bell peppers, onion, and a handful of spices.
- Flavorful - These juicy chicken burgers are bursting with flavor from fresh vegetables and have a kick of spice thanks to the cayenne pepper!
- Allergy Friendly - This recipe is made without dairy, eggs, nuts, or gluten!
Love burger recipes? Try my Spicy Stovetop Burgers or my Healthy Burger Bowls!
🍴Ingredient Notes
- Ground Chicken - You can use ground chicken, ground turkey, or even ground beef with this recipe! I personally love Butcher Box and Bell & Evans organic chicken products.
- Diced Bell Pepper - Any sweet pepper will work with this recipe! If you want to kick up the spice a little more, try adding in a finely diced hot pepper.
- Diced Sweet Onion - Red onion will also work with this recipe!
- Olive Oil - You can also swap for avocado oil.
- Seasoning -You'll need salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. If you have garlic paste or fresh garlic, feel free to substitute about 1-2 teaspoons for the garlic powder.
🍴Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Make Chicken Burger Mixture
Start by adding all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Stir together until ingredients are fully combined. For evenly cut vegetables use a Chop Wizard!
Step 2: Making the Chicken Burger Patties
Next, split the chicken mixture into five large balls. Place the ground chicken balls on a parchment paper lined plate or baking sheet. Press down into chicken patties.
Step 3: Cook Chicken Burgers
Spray the frying pan with a nonstick cooking spray or your preferred cooking oil. Place each chicken burger on the preheated pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes on medium high heat.
Step 4: Flip Chicken Burgers
Finally, flip the chicken burgers and cover the pan. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes. (Or until the center is cooked through.)
Serving Suggestions
- For a more traditional burger, serve with gluten-free hamburger buns. Top with tomato slices, fresh lettuce, pickles, and red onion. You could even add a dairy-free slice of cheese!
- These burgers would also taste delicious with my Homemade Spicy Sauce, Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce, Sugar-Free Ketchup, or Mayo.
- For a lighter option, serve with a lettuce bun or lettuce wrap! Romaine lettuce or bib lettuce work great.
- Spicy Chicken Burgers are also a great protein option for a salad!
- And we can't forget the sides! Chicken Burgers pair well with Air Fried Fingerling Potatoes, Sautéed Sweet Potatoes, or Crispy Curry Fries!
- If you're preparing these for kids, just make 10 smaller burger patties instead of 5 large ones. (They will cook much faster too!)
Expert Tips
- I used a large frying pan to cook these burgers, but I also love using my cast iron skillet!
- You can also cook chicken burgers on an indoor or outdoor grill.
- Mix all ingredients the night before to allow the flavors to marinate longer! This also saves on prep time the next day.
- Use this recipe for meal prepping! Serve the burgers throughout the week for quick lunches.
- If you don't have kitchen safe gloves, coat the palm of your hands with oil to prevent the meat from sticking to your hands when making the burger patties.
- To make finely diced vegetables, use a Vegetable Chopper or Food Processor!
Frequently Asked Questions
Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature is 165 degrees. Also, make sure you do not see pink meat when you cut the burger in half.
If you're using quality meat, I believe both chicken, beef, and turkey burgers are all healthy options!
I suggest covering the frying pan after you flip the burgers to steam them for a few minutes! This will ensure you have a juicy burger. It's also important to NOT overcook the chicken burgers.
How to store leftovers
You can store leftover chicken burgers in an airtight container. (I prefer glass containers.) They will stay fresh for about 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
Chicken burgers can also be stored in the freezer! Place in an airtight bag or container. Freeze for about 2-3 months.
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Healthy Spicy Chicken Burger Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Frying Pan You can also use a cast iron skillet.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Chicken
- ½ Cup Finely Diced Bell Pepper
- ¼ Cup Finely Diced Sweet Onion
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Start by adding all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Stir together until ingredients are fully combined.
- Next, split the chicken mixture into five large balls. Place the balls on a parchment paper lined plate or baking sheet. Press down into chicken patties.
- Spray the frying pan with a nonstick cooking spray or your preferred cooking oil. Place each chicken burger on the preheated pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes on medium high heat.
- Finally, flip the chicken burgers and cover the pan. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes. (Or until the center is cooked through.)
Notes
Expert Tips
- I used a large frying pan to cook these burgers, but I also love using my cast iron skillet!
- You can also cook chicken burgers on an indoor or outdoor grill.
- Mix all ingredients the night before to allow the flavors to marinate longer! This also saves on prep time the next day.
- Use this recipe for meal prepping! Serve the burgers throughout the week for quick lunches.
- If you don't have kitchen safe gloves, coat the palm of your hands with oil to prevent the meat from sticking to your hands when making the burger patties.
- To make finely diced vegetables, use a Vegetable Chopper or Food Processor!
How to store leftovers
You can store leftover chicken burgers in an airtight container. (I prefer glass containers.) They will stay fresh for about 4-5 days in the refrigerator. Chicken burgers can also be stored in the freezer! Place in an airtight bag or container. Freeze for about 2-3 months. **See full post for more information and step by step photos!Nutrition
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