Juicy chicken burgers made with ground chicken and flavored with Ranch seasoning mix and cheddar cheese right in the burger. These chicken burgers are so full of flavor, you can make it into a burger or eat it with a side dish. It takes only 30 minutes to make and the burgers are easily reheated for an even faster meal.
My family loves chicken burgers because it’s so much juicier and more flavorful than beef burgers so I make them in many other flavors like the Spicy Chipotle Chicken Burgers and Buffalo Chicken Burgers. Try them in all these flavors and then, create your own.
CHICKEN BURGERS
Chicken burgers are not your ordinary burgers and many people are not even familiar with the concept. In my house, it’s actually one of the favorites that we prefer over regular beef burgers.
Ground chicken burgers are much more flavorful and much juicier than beef burgers. Plain beef burger patties can be quite dry and therefore need an addition of veggies and sauces for moisture. Chicken burger patties, on the other hand, are very juicy. You can eat the patties with a side salad, mashed potatoes, or any side you like. It doesn’t even have to be made into a sandwich if you don’t want to.
There is so much flavor in these burgers from the Ranch seasoning and from the addition of cheddar cheese. Every time I make this flavor combination in the burgers, it’s all gone in minutes. Ranch flavor goes so well with chicken and when I add some crispy bacon and homemade ranch dressing, the burgers are just out of this world!
TIP: make the ranch dressing a little thicker so it’s easier to spread on the bun. So instead of adding 1/3 cup of buttermilk, add just 3 tablespoons.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN BURGERS
Mince onion as small as you can and then smash and mince the garlic. Combine all ingredients in the mixing bowl and mix until evenly incorporated throughout.
Cover a baking sheet or a large cutting board with parchment paper and shape the burger patties. You want to shape all the patties before starting to cook so that the burgers cook at the same time.
Preheat a large cooking pan over medium heat and add oil. Cook burgers for 6-8 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the burgers.
CAN I GRILL CHICKEN BURGERS?
Absolutely!
Raw chicken burger patties are quite soft so I recommend using a vegetable grilling basket with a finer grate to cook the burgers on the grill. Make sure to spray the burger patties with oil on both sides before adding them to the grilling basket. Set the coals the furthest away from the grill grate so the burgers don’t cook too fast on the outside.
Cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the patties.
CAN I MAKE THEM GLUTEN FREE?
Yes, chicken burgers can easily be gluten free.
First of all, make sure to get ground chicken that is gluten free. Some brands add vinegar to their ground chicken and that is known to give people a reaction. You can ask your butcher if they are able to ground chicken to order or get the brand that does not have added ingredients.
When mixing the burgers, use gluten free bread crumbs. Depending on the brand of bread crumbs, you may need to add a couple extra tablespoons. Judge if you need to add more or not after the ground chicken mixture is mixed.
FREEZING INSTRUCTIONS
Another yes!
To freeze raw chicken burgers, mix ingredients together and shape burger patties. Place patties on a rimmed baking sheet covered in parchment paper and place in the freezer for about 2 hours.
Once frozen, stack patties in twos with sheets of parchment paper in between and place them inside a freezer bag. You can freeze all burgers at the same time or portion them into several smaller freezer bags. Get all the air out of the bags, seal, label, and freeze for up to 3 months.
To thaw burgers, place frozen patties on a plate, cover it, and slow-thaw it in the refrigerator. Or, you can pull the portioned bag out of the freezer and lay it in a place, in the refrigerator.
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Cheddar Ranch Chicken Burgers
Ingredients
Chicken Burger Patties
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
- 3 garlic cloves smashed and minced
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
To Make Chicken Burger Patties:
- Combine all ingredients in the mixing bowl and mix until evenly incorporated throughout.
- Cover a baking sheet or a large cutting board with parchment paper and shape the burger patties. You want to shape all the patties before starting to cook so that the burgers cook at the same time.
- Preheat a large cooking pan over medium heat and add oil. Cook burgers for 6-8 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the burgers.
To Make Burgers:
- To make the burgers, you will need buns, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and ranch dressing. You can also add any other veggies you would like.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Lucy says
I made this but instead the only different thing I did was I put in the spicy ranch seasoning but it was by accident and it was really good my family really liked it. We will be making this again.
LyubaB says
I would think the spicy one would be yummy as well, I am glad you and your family will still like it.
Lindsey says
Hello, has anyone put these in the air fryer? If so, how long and what temp? Thanks!
LyubaB says
Hi Lindsey,
I am sorry I don’t have an air fryer so I can’t say for sure but I did a google search and it looks like you can place as many burgers that will fit in the air fryer, close it, and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 4 minutes. I would definitely use a food thermometer to make sure they are cooked through.
Amy says
I made these tonight and they were delicious!
LyubaB says
Awesome! I am so glad you liked them!
Karen Laliberte says
Do you think I could bake them in the oven and if so how long? I’m cooking for a bunch of hungry guest, lol Thanks, Karen
Samantha says
These look so good! Do you think I could use Old Fashion Oats vs the bread crumbs?
Patty says
I would mix the egg with the oats First, so they get soft, then add the rest of the ingredients. Fingers crossed!
LyubaB says
I hope you liked it!
Jennifer says
Looks scrumptious! What could I serve this with?
LyubaB says
Hi Jennifer,
I like a couple of slices of avocado with my burger but for a side dish, I do a lot of different things! I like either mac and cheese, potato salad, macaroni salad, a vegetable… it really depends on my mood! You should look at my side dishes and pick what looks good to you! Here is the link to them https://www.willcookforsmiles.com/category/side-dishes/
Lisa says
Is this nutrition for 1 burger with or without bun?
LyubaB says
Hi Lisa,
Yes, the calories are without the bun.
Linda G. says
Can I use Kirkland canned chicken instead of ground chicken?
LyubaB says
No, it won’t stay together like ground chicken does.
Sandra says
Great big smile. I had to halve the recipe, but still makes 5-6 on small/ regular sized buns. Really tasty. Used avocado guacamole on the bun. big YUM. Thank you for sharing!
LyubaB says
Hi Sandra,
Your are so welcome! I am so glad you liked it!
Katie A says
Hi! Do you think I could freeze these AFTER I cooked them? I loved them tonight but made too many for me to eat in a week. Next time I’ll be prepared to freeze the extras before I cook! Thanks!
LyubaB says
Hi Kate,
Yes you can freeze after by putting them on a baking sheet and placing them in the freezer for 4 hours then take them out and storing them in a freezer bag or use parchment paper between the patties and place them in a freezer bag.
Sarah says
Can these be made keto?
LyubaB says
You can leave out the bread crumbs, they just might not stay together as well as with bread crumbs.
Lindsay says
I made this tonight and it was delicious! My fiancé and our 11 month old absolutely loved it. I already can’t wait to make it again! Thank you!!
LyubaB says
I am so glad you liked them, Lindsay!
Monica says
Could you make these into a loaf instead?
Kaytlin says
This was a hit for my whole family. My parents, my husband, and my kiddos loved them. My dad was disappointed there weren’t leftovers the next day.
Elizabeth says
Hi! Excited to try these tonight. Can you tell me what you cooked them in on the video? It looks like a small electric cooker. I am looking to buy one so I would love recommendations!
Suzie says
A George Foreman grill or similar counter top grill works very well for this recipe too. Very tasty!
LyubaB says
Good to know! I am glad you liked it! 🙂
Julie J says
Have you tried them on the grill? I’m making burgers tomorrow and saw this recipe and it sounds delicious
LyubaB says
I have and they are really good on the grill! I hope you enjoy them!
Linsey says
Did you put them on anything? Or just straight on the grill rack? Making these tonight on the grill
LyubaB says
I make them straight on the grill! Hope you enjoyed them!
Jodi says
I’m going to try adding sautéed onion & bacon in the mixture. Wondered if anyone has tried this.
LyubaB says
I have not, but I think it would be delicious!
Jodi says
They were awesome
Lisa says
This is a great recipe I just got on and found it! I am on a very low sodium diet so I would skip the ranch dressing and add more garlic and good spices to it! Thank you for the recipe!!!
LyubaB says
Thanks, Glad you liked it!
Robin says
We have been making these for a few years.. absolutely delicious. We do not use breadcrumbs or egg- just ground chicken, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese- on the grill and served on a brioche bun- my family’s favorite and like you said …we like chicken burgers over beef burgers.
LyubaB says
I am happy you like it, Robin!