The Best Juicy Chicken Burgers (Never Dry!)
Chicken burgers have a reputation for being dry—but these stay juicy every time. Greek yogurt keeps the patties moist and tender, while a little liquid smoke adds depth that sets them apart. Easy enough for a weeknight, and totally worth making again.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tsp sea salt
- A few cranks of cracked black pepper
- 1 clove of garlic, grated to a paste or minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 TBSP liquid smoke
- 1 heaping TBSP full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 TBSP Whole grain old style mustard
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Place parchment paper over a baking sheet.
- Put all of the chicken burger patty ingredients into a large mixing bowl and, with clean hands, mix until well blended.
- Lightly oil your hands with some olive oil to help keep the mixture from sticking to your hands. One at a time, form four patties out of the mixture, and place each one onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Gently press your thumb into the center of each patty to make a divot; this prevents the meat from shrinking over high heat.
- Put the patties in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes so that they can set.
- When you're ready, heat the grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grate dipping a wad of paper towel into some canola oil and then, with tongs, lightly dragging the paper towel over the grate to create a slick surface. This will keep the patties from sticking to the hot grates.
- Place the patties onto the grill, close the lid, and cook for 5 minutes. Carefully flip the patties, close the lid, and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the patties reach an internal temperature of 165º F. About a minute before the patties are ready, you can top them with a slice of cheese to get a nice melty cheeseburger.
- Once the patties are done, transfer them to a clean plate or serving platter.
- Put the patties onto some buns and dress your burgers to your liking!
Notes
Nutritional info is calculated without bun or toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
