A super easy and quick Grilled Chicken Burger that's absolutely irresistible. Soft burger buns filled with juicy grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, carrot, beetroot and a sweet chilli mayonnaise. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or sharing with friends at a BBQ.
We all love a good burger and this Grilled Chicken Burger does not disappoint! Call me crazy but I actually prefer chicken burgers to beef burgers.
I like that they are a little healthier and lighter, and this Grilled Chicken Burger is packed with flavour. I make these burgers almost every week, usually using whole30 mayo with a side of crispy baked potato wedges.
If you're an Aussie, this burger is my copycat version of the Grill'd Sweet Chilli Chicken Burger, minus the tomato relish. I hate tomato relish.
I was going almost every week to get one of these Sweet Chilli Chicken burgers at $15 a pop when I realised I could probably just try to recreate it at home for half the cost.
The result? Well you can be the judge but I think I've made an even better burger!
The lightly seasoned juicy grilled chicken breasts are perfection nestled between a soft burger bun and filled with all the best fix-ins - lettuce, tomato, carrot and beetroot. Top it all off with sweet chilli mayonnaise and dig in.
Why you'll love this recipe...
- Quick and Easy
- Healthier than Takeout
- Full of Flavour
Are chicken burgers healthy?
It's hard to call a burger "healthy". Burgers by nature are an indulgence food but when they are made well with good ingredients and loaded with salad it has every right to be part of a balanced diet.
This grilled chicken burger is approximately 612 calories, and is healthier than it's beef or crumbed / breaded chicken counterpart.
Ingredients
I'm all for simple and easy burgers to make at home, not one's that require you to buy a bunch of ingredients you'd never use again! Here's what you'll need to make these grilled chicken burgers (full measurements listed in the recipe card below)...
- Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast
- Olive Oil
- Paprika
- Garlic Powder
- Burger Buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Carrot
- Canned Beetroot Slices
- Mayonnaise - use store bought or make a batch of this immersion blender mayonnaise.
- Sweet Chilli Sauce - use store bought or make your own using this sweet chilli sauce recipe!
How do you slice chicken breast for burgers?
First, remove the tenderloin from the breast (you'll still use the tenderloin for the burgers), then place the chicken breast on a cutting board and hold it flat with the palm of your hand. Using a sharp knife, slice the chicken breast horizontally into two even pieces.
Next, place the tenderloin and chicken breast pieces between two sheets of plastic wrap, and use a meat mallet or the bottom of a mug to gently pound the chicken to uniform sizes. If you're using mallet, use the flat side. This step helps ensure the chicken cooks evenly.
The chicken is now ready to be cooked!
How to Make Grilled Chicken Burgers - Step by Step
- Place chicken breast on cutting board and remove the tenderloin (you'll use the tenderloin for the burgers), then hold the chicken breast flat with the palm of your hand. Using a sharp knife, slice the chicken breast horizontally into two even pieces. Next, place the tenderloin and chicken breast pieces between two sheets of plastic wrap, and use a meat mallet or the bottom of a mug to gently pound the chicken to uniform sizes.
- Place sliced chicken breast pieces and tenderloin in a bowl, cover with paprika, garlic powder and olive oil and mix together.
- Preheat a frying pan on medium heat, then cook chicken pieces until cooked through, flipping half way through (approx. 8-10 minutes).
- Mix mayonnaise and sweet chilli in a small bowl and set aside.
- Assemble burger ingredients in between buns (I layer lettuce, tomato, carrot, beetroot, chicken then sauce) and serve immediately.
Tips for cooking Grilled Chicken Burgers
- Make sure you take the time to slice and tenderise your chicken following the prep instructions in this post. It ensures even cooking for the chicken.
- You can cook the chicken on the grill / BBQ if the weather is good!
- I love the combination of mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauce, but you can easily just use mayonnaise if that's all you have on hand!
- You can easily double or triple (or more) this recipe to feed a crowd. Why not just place all the toppings on a platter and let everyone build their own?
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