How long to cook chicken burgers on grill

These juicy Ground Chicken Burgers are an easy and healthier alternative to beef burgers, but delicious in their own right! These homemade chicken burgers are cooked to perfection, either on the grill or stovetop.

Looking for more ways to use ground chicken? Don’t miss our Chicken Meatballs and Chicken Chorizo Meatballs.

The Best Ground Chicken Burgers

These Ground Chicken Burgers are just perfect for summer grilling! They’re easy to make and require just a handful of ingredients. They make a nice alternative to beef burgers – not only are they a little healthier and lighter, they have a wonderful flavor and are super juicy too.

Homemade chicken burgers are great for cookouts but also great for busy weeknights. Serve with your favorite BBQ sides or a pile of potato chips for a complete meal.

Ingredients Needed

These homemade chicken burgers are made with just a handful of ingredients.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

• Ground chicken – Our star ingredient. If you’re not used to cooking with ground chicken, these burgers are a great place to start!
• Cheez-Its – The cheese cracker crumbs are used in place of bread crumbs and add flavor to the burgers.
• Pepper jack cheese – You can substitute cheddar, Monterrey jack, or any other cheese desired.
• Egg – Helps to bind everything together.
• Worcestershire sauce – Adds a savory, umami undertone.
• Seasonings – I used a combination of salt and pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes to season my chicken burgers.
• For serving – Brioche buns, mayonnaise, romaine lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion slices.

Can I Make This Recipe With Turkey?

Yes, you can use this same recipe to make ground turkey burgers by simply swapping the ground chicken for ground turkey. The taste will be different, of course, but the light flavor of turkey pairs well with the Cheez-Its and seasonings, just as chicken does.

How to Make Ground Chicken Burgers

Here are the few steps to making this grilled chicken burger recipe.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

• Combine the ingredients. Use your hands to mix all of the ingredients together until well incorporated. Don’t overmix, as that can lead to chewy burgers.
• Form the patties. Divide into 4 equal patties.
• Grill. Oil the preheated grill grates and drizzle the patties with olive oil. Grill, covered, for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until no longer pink. (Alternatively, you can also cook these the same way on the stovetop with a pan that has a lid.)
• Serve. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings and a side of fries or chips.

How Long to Grill Chicken Burgers?

The most important thing when cooking chicken burgers is to cook them until the internal temperature reaches 165 F. Unlike beef burgers, you don’t really have the option of rare, medium rare, etc. The chicken burgers should always be cooked until they are no longer pink and the juices run clear.

Keep a close eye on the burgers. If you notice them over-browning too quickly, adjust your heat so they don’t burn.

When grilling your burgers, resist the urge to press down on them with your spatula as that will release the juices and dry them out.

Serving Suggestions

We love these juicy chicken burgers on brioche buns, slathered with mayonnaise, romaine lettuce, a slice of tomato, and red onion. Of course, feel free to use any of your favorite burger toppings, from cheese to pickles and relish, and whatever sauce you desire. For a complete dinner, add a side dish like potato chips, French fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or macaroni salad.

How to Store & Reheat Leftovers

• Storing leftovers. While homemade chicken burgers are best the day they’re grilled, they can be stored in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Keep in an airtight container or wrapped in foil. Reheat on the stovetop, grill, or microwave until warmed through.
• Can I freeze chicken burgers? Yes, you can freeze these ground chicken burgers, both cooked and uncooked. In both cases, place parchment paper between each burger and wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then grill.

More Recipes for The Grill:

• Hawaiian Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
• Shrimp Boil
• Grilled Eggplant
• Best Steak Marinade
• Barbecue Onion Burger
• Turkey Burgers

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These juicy Ground Chicken Burgers are an easy and healthier alternative to beef burgers, but delicious in their own right! These homemade chicken burgers are cooked to perfection, either on the grill or stovetop.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings: 4 burgers

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 3/4 cup Cheez-Its crushed into fine crumbs (you’ll want 1/2 cup of crumbs)
• 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1 large egg , beaten
• 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 hamburger buns , for serving
• mayonnaise, romaine lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion slices , optional toppings

• Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.

• In a large bowl, using your hands, mix together all of the ingredients until combined and well incorporated.

• Divide and shape into 4 equal portions (approximately 3 1/2 inches in diameter and 3/4-inch thick.)

• Oil the grill grates very well and drizzle each patty with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking.

• Grill burgers, covered, for about 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until no longer pink, juices run clear, and an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached with an instant read thermometer. (Watch the burgers carefully. If you notice them over-browning too quickly, adjust your heat, so they don't burn.)

• (Alternatively, you can also cook these the same way on the stovetop with a pan that has a lid.)

• Serve on buns slathered with mayonnaise, romaine lettuce, a slice of tomato and red onion. Enjoy with potato chips or French fries, if desired.

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 785mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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