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Ground Chicken Burgers Recipe
John

Crispy Ground Chicken Burgers

These Crispy Ground Chicken Burgers are pan-fried with a light panko crust, giving you a juicy inside and crunchy outside without deep frying.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 7 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 burgers
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

Burger Mixture
  • 1.5 pounds ground chicken
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise or milk
  • 0.5 cup fine breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
Breading & Cooking
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup neutral oil for pan-frying
Serving
  • 5 burger buns or brioche buns
  • toppings of choice lettuce, tomato, cheese, sauces, slaw

Method
 

  1. Place the flour in one shallow bowl, the beaten egg and water in a second, and the panko breadcrumbs on a plate. Set an empty plate or board nearby for the breaded patties.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, green onion, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until a thick paste forms.
  3. Add the ground chicken to the bowl and gently mix with your hand or a spoon just until everything is evenly combined, avoiding overworking the meat.
  4. Divide the mixture into 5 equal portions and lightly shape each into a patty about 1 inch thick; the mixture will be soft.
  5. Coat each patty in flour, shaking off excess, dip in the beaten egg, then press into the panko crumbs so the surface is fully covered. Arrange the breaded burgers on the plate or board.
  6. Let the burgers rest for about 7 minutes at room temperature so the crumbs adhere and the centers are not too cold.
  7. Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add as many patties as fit without crowding.
  8. Cook the burgers for about 4 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, adjusting the heat if needed, until the coating is golden and the centers reach 74°C (165°F).
  9. Transfer cooked burgers to a wire rack while you finish the remaining patties. Serve in buns with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For extra moisture, you can add a small spoonful of mayonnaise to the burger mixture if using very lean ground chicken. Leftover burgers reheat well in a moderate oven until warmed through.