Description
This chicken burger recipe features juicy ground chicken patties served with a vibrant, smoky roasted red pepper aioli. It’s designed for a quick, healthy family dinner, offering a restaurant-worthy meal at home.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground chicken
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (Use GF breadcrumbs or almond flour swaps work)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 jar roasted red peppers (12 oz, drained)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (Use dairy-free mayo for dairy-free)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Buns, lettuce, toppings for serving
Instructions
- Make Aioli: Blend drained roasted red peppers, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice until smooth (about 1-2 minutes). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, letting flavors meld.
- Prepare Patties: Gently combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Avoid overmixing, which makes patties tough. Form into 4-6 evenly sized patties (about 0.5-inch thick), making a small indentation in the center to prevent bulging.
- Cook Burgers: Grill on medium-high (400(degree)F/200(degree)C) or pan-fry in a 10-inch skillet with 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Cook patties 5-8 minutes per side until golden brown, opaque inside, and 165(degree)F (74(degree)C) internal temperature.
- Assemble and Serve: Serve cooked burgers on buns or crisp lettuce wraps. Spread generously with the homemade aioli. Add your favorite toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, or avocado for a complete, satisfying meal.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the burger meat, as it makes them tough. Always ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165(degree)F (74(degree)C) for food safety. Let the aioli chill for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to fully develop before serving. For low-carb, serve in lettuce wraps; for dairy-free, use dairy-free mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 180 g)
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg