Cheddar Ranch Chicken Burger
These chicken burgers are crazy popular! They exploded on my social media the day I shared it more than 6 years ago and it is still so popular.
Wanna know a secret? Ground chicken burgers are much more flavorful and juicy than beef burgers! Plain beef burger patties can be dry and typically need an addition of veggies and sauces for added moisture. Chicken burger patties, on the other hand, are very juicy all by themselves.
These are certainly not your ordinary burgers, and I think that’s a good thing. There’s so much flavor in these burger patties from the ranch seasoning and cheddar cheese! Ranch goes so well with both cheddar and chicken, and when I add some crispy bacon and homemade ranch dressing, the burgers are just out of this world!
While these cheddar ranch chicken burgers make a seriously satisfying weeknight dinner with the family, they also double as a great backyard barbecue recipe! And if you don’t have a grill, no worries – you can easily make these chicken burgers on your stove top as well. More info on that below!
Make It Gluten-free
Make sure you check the ground chicken that it’s gluten-free. Some brands add vinegar to their ground chicken so make sure the packaging states that the meat is gluten free. Many vinegars are not gluten free. You can ask your butcher if they are able to grind chicken to order or get a brand that does not have added ingredients.
When mixing the burgers, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. Depending on the brand of breadcrumbs, 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.
Make sure the ranch seasoning mix you’re using is also gluten free.
Alternate Option to Grill Chicken Burgers
- Spray them. Make sure to spray the burger patties with oil on both sides before adding them to the grilling basket.
- Prepare the grill. Set the coals the far away from the grill grate so the burgers don’t cook too fast on the outside.
- Grill the patties. Cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the patties.
- PRO TIP: 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.
How to Freeze Chicken Burgers
- To freeze raw chicken burgers, mix the ingredients together and shape the burger patties. Place the 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 the air out of the bags, seal, label, and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To thaw the burgers, place the 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 Recipe
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.
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Notes
- Gluten Free Notes: Make sure to get ground chicken that’s gluten-free. Some brands add vinegar to their ground chicken so make sure the packaging states that the meat is gluten free. There are vinegars that are not gluten free. You can ask your butcher if they are able to grind chicken to order or get a brand that does not have added ingredients.
When mixing the burgers, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. Depending on the brand of breadcrumbs, 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.
Make sure the ranch seasoning mix you’re using is also gluten free. - Storing: store cooked chicken burgers in an air-tight food storage container, in the refrigerator. Properly stored, they will last 3-4 days.
Nutrition
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Can I use something other than the ranch that has less sodium/salt in it
Hi Ray,
You can omit the ranch but it won’t have the ranch flavor or you can make your own ranch seasoning and add as much or little salt as you’d like which would probably be best.
I am late to the air fryer game and not familiar with it so I can’t advise you since I haven’t tried cooking raw meat in the air fryer. If you do try it I would suggest using a meat thermometer to make sure it’s cooked through. Sorry I can’t be more helpful.
Hi there! Do you think these could be made in the Air Fryer? Can’t wait to try them!
These are AMAZING. The whole family loved them. Also very low WW points!
Awesome! I am so glad you liked it!
These burgers so delicious! This recipe is a go-to recipe for my family. Thank you!
Thank you, Brittany! I am so glad you liked them!
I have ground turkey, will this work instead of chicken?
Hi Renee,
You can use ground turkey but it will have a very different texture. Also after mixing the ingredients together you may have to add one or two more tbsp of bread crumbs to it. I hope that helps! Please let me know how they turn out!
I make these and love them. Also make them using Italian dressing mix which are good too.
Hi Jane,
Glad you liked them and that sounds good! Thanks for sharing!
If I don’t have the dry ranch mix pack, can I use ranch dressing?
Sorry, your comment got put in my spam. I wouldn’t use ranch dressing since it’s would add of liquid. You could make your own ranch with 2tbsp of parsley, 1 tbsp of dill weed, a tsp of both onion powder and garlic powder, and one tsp salt and pepper to taste.
I’ve made these multiple times and I absolutely love them, I use seasoned Pablo with mine.
Glad you liked them! 🙂
First time making chicken burgers and I’m sold! Great recipe. Thank you!
Thanks, Kelli!
Made these burgers tonight for dinner. And my family love them! The garlic and the onion added just the right amount of flavor, not overpowering. I used Italian bread crumbs by accident and that made them even more flavorful. Will definitely add these to my dinner recipe rotation l.
Hi, Melinda! I am so glad you liked them! 🙂
How do you know when it’s done? I have never used ground chicken before.
Hi, Kathy! You can check the middle of the burgers with a meat thermometer it needs to be at 165 degrees. Hope you like them!
Trying these tonight! Can’t wait!
Wondering..can they be cooked on the BBQ as well?
Hi, Julie! Sorry I missed your comment till now. You can cook these on the BBQ grill, that would be very tasty!
I made these tonight and they were absolutely delicious! Plus my teenage boys loved them! Will definitely make again.
Hi, Sanay! I am so happy everyone liked them! 🙂
To spice up these chicken burgers even more add a can of RO-TEL 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles. They come in hot, medium and original. Drain juices and add them to your mixture. Fold them in genttley . Cook the same.. I use plain Panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup.
Hi, Don! That sounds good 🙂
My mouth is watering, can’t wait to get ground chicken to make these. I was making tuna burgers before it was popular or heard of. Still enjoy them.
Thanks, PattyJune! Let me know how you like them!
Can they be baked in the oven instead? If so, how long at what temp would you reccomend?
Hi, Mogan! Yes, you could bake these in the oven but I don’t think they will taste as good because they wont have the sear on them from the pan that gives them a lot of flavor. But you can back them on a rimmed baking sheet, at 400 degrees, for about 18-20 minutes. Exact time will depend on the size and thickness of the patties.
I love making burgers with chicken, and these look delicious! Can’t wait to try.
Thanks, Sara! Hope you like them!
Awe thank you so much, G Brian! That made my day!
I haven’t made these recipes yet, but I’d just like to thank you for your recipes & how well they are written out & the pictures that accompany them. You’re a great cook & deserve to know this. Thank you very much. Hope you’re enjoying this very hot summer. Cheers