If you love burgers but are trying to cut back on red meat, ground chicken is a tasty alternative. Ground chicken contains many vital nutrients, including protein, vitamin A, and magnesium. And you can find it just as easily at the grocery store or butcher as ground beef.
When it comes to making chicken burgers, how you flavor the ground meat is key to ensuring a delicious result. The mixture will need to be well-seasoned with salt and pepper, then consider adding minced garlic, fresh herbs like chopped parsley, and spices like paprika. Adding panko bread crumbs and an egg to the ground chicken mixture will bind the patty, and help it stay moist and juicy while cooking. It’s best to cook chicken burgers at a lower heat than beef or pork burgers, due to the lower fat content. High heat can leach too much moisture out of ground chicken and leave it with a displeasing, dry texture. Ground chicken needs to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for safe consumption.