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    Home » Indian

    Spicy Masala Chicken Burgers

    Published: Jul 3, 2019 · Modified: Sep 27, 2022 by Archana · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 70 Comments

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    Spicy Indian Style Masala Chicken Burgers with garam masala, ginger, garlic, and cilantro are flavor-packed and easy enough to make for weekday quick meals or hosting parties.

    3 Chicken Burgers served on buns
    Jump to:
    • Best Chicken Burger
    • Ingredients
    • Toppings for Masala Chicken Burger
    • Gluten-Free Burger Patties
    • Step by step Instructions to make Chicken Burgers
    • Grilling
    • More Easy Homemade Burger Recipes
    • Recipe

    Best Chicken Burger

    Best Ground Chicken Burgers recipe for many reasons:

    • Healthy and lean option to the traditional meat burgers
    • Cooks to perfection every time with a juicy, flavor-packed chicken patty
    • Burgers without breadcrumbs - trust me, you will not miss them and the patties magically hold together really well.
    • Naturally Gluten-Free Burgers - Serve with gluten-free buns or skip the bun altogether. I personally enjoy them wrapped in lettuce leaves.
    • No-mess recipe. You do not even have to touch the chicken. Simply place the burger mix on the baking tray or grill and shape with a spoon
    • No need to flip the patties when baked in the oven. They cook to perfection in 25 minutes
    • The spice level can be easily adjusted by adding more or less of the green chili and garam masala.

    Ingredients

    • Ground chicken - Perfect for quick and easy meals
    • Spices - ground coriander, cumin, and garam masala
    • Ginger, Garlic, and Green Chilies - Fresh ginger, garlic, and green chilies add a depth of flavors and spice to the patties. You can also skip the green chili for less spicy burgers.
    • Quinoa - Cooked quinoa adds a nice crunch and extra nutrients to the burgers.
    Ingredients for chicken burger patty

    Toppings for Masala Chicken Burger

    Classic toppings such as lettuce, tomato, and onion work really well on this burger. Love spicy? Add some tangy-hot pickled jalapenos. For the sauce, you can spread mayonnaise, and ketchup or spice it up with sriracha mayo or the delicious Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce from The Chutney Life. I also love to pair these spicy chicken burgers with the quick and easy Mango Cucumber Salad.

    To make quick homemade sriracha mayo simply stir together mayonnaise and sriracha sauce. Add more or less sriracha depending on the level of spice you like. I usually do half mayo and half sriracha for a spicy creamy sauce.

    Pouring sriracha mayo over burger

    Gluten-Free Burger Patties

    These chicken burger patties are naturally gluten-free. To make it a gluten-free meal, simply skip the buns and place large lettuce leaves that can be wrapped around the patty or place lettuce leaves on top and bottom. It adds a nice crunch and makes a healthy and light meal.

    Chicken Burger served over lettuce, onion and tomato

    Step by step Instructions to make Chicken Burgers

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and spray olive over it. Keep aside. 
    • In a medium mixing bowl add all the ingredients for burger patties and mix well. Flatten the mix in the bowl and then make 2 cross slits in the middle to divide the mix into 4 quarters. 
    steps to make the chicken burger patties
    • Use a spoon or spatula to shape each quarter into a round ball and drop it on the lined tray, 3 to 4 inches apart from each other. Shape into a round circle with a spoon and then gently press the meat into a flat 3 to 4-inch patty. Press the middle of the patty with your thumb or the back of a spoon, this will allow the patty surface to cook flat and not puff up.  
    chicken burger patties ready to be baked
    • Lightly spray over the burgers and cook in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. No need to turn halfway over. Juicy Chicken Burgers ready to serve.
    baked burger patties

    Grilling

    How to cook chicken burgers on an outdoor grill:

    • Preheat the grill to 375 degrees. Line the grill with aluminum foil and spray oil over it.
    • Place the ground chicken mix on the foil with a 3 to 4-inch space around each patty. Shape into a round circle with a spoon and then gently press the meat into a flat 3 to 4-inch patty. 
    • Press the middle of the patty with your thumb or the back of a spoon.
    burger patties on grill
    • Cook for 8 to 10 minutes and then flip over and cook the other side for additional 8 to 10 minutes for the most delicious Grilled Chicken Burgers.
    grilled burger patties

    More Easy Homemade Burger Recipes

    With a recipe this simple, you no longer need to wait for a weekend to enjoy delicious chicken burgers. Try these spicy Indian Style Masala Chicken Burgers Today! And if you enjoy Indian spices, try my Spicy Salmon Burgers, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burgers, and Masala Chickpea Burgers.

    3 chicken burgers with sriracha mayo on the side

    Here are some of our other GO-TO quick dinner recipes:

    • Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps
    • Tandoori Chicken Lettuce Wraps
    • Chicken Tinga Tacos

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    Masala Chicken Burgers

    Spicy, Indian Style Masala Chicken Burger with garam masala, ginger, garlic and cilantro! Easy and juicy burgers that are easy enough to make for weekday quick meal or hosting parties.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Course: dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: American, Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 430kcal
    Author: Archana Mundhe

    Ingredients

    Burger Patties:

    • 1 pound ground chicken
    • ½ medium onion diced finely
    • 3 garlic cloves pressed
    • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
    • 2 green chilies minced
    • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ cup quinoa cooked (optional)
    • ½ cup cilantro chopped
    • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    To Serve:

    • 4 burger buns
    • 2 lettuce leaves
    • 1 tomato sliced
    • 1 medium red onion sliced

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven or grill to 375 degrees. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and spray olive over it. Keep aside.
    • In a medium mixing bowl add all the ingredients for burger patties and mix well.
    • Flatten the mix in the bowl and then make 2 cross slits in the middle to divide the mix into 4 quarters.
    • Use a spoon or spatula shape each quarter into a round ball and drop it on the lined tray, 3 to 4 inches apart from each other Shape into a round circle with a spoon and then gently press the meat into a flat 3 to 4-inch patty. Press the middle of the patty with your thumb or back of a spoon, this will allow the patty surface to cook flat and not puff up.
    • Lightly spray over the burgers and cook in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. No need to turn halfway over.

    To cook on grill:

    • Preheat the grill at 375 degrees. Line the grill with aluminuim foil and spray oil over.
    • Place the ground chicken mix on the foil with 3 to 4-inch space around each patty. Shape into a round circle with a spoon and then gently press the meat into a flat 3 to 4-inch patty. Press the middle of the patty with your thumb or back of a spoon. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes and then flip over and cook the other side for an additional 8 to 10 minutes.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1241mg | Potassium: 964mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1310IU | Vitamin C: 16.7mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Author: Archana

    Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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    1. SJ says

      October 02, 2020 at 10:19 am

      This recipe was highly recommended by friends!. I was just wondering if I wanted to make sliders instead of regular sized burgers, how should I adjust the cooking time for the oven?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 07, 2020 at 10:22 pm

        Yes! Sliders will be delicious. Cook for 10 to 15 mins.

        Reply
    2. SD says

      October 15, 2020 at 11:10 pm

      I use ground turkey for these and they are so delicious. Definitely a favorite in our home. I use pepper jack cheese, avocado, tomato, and a "spicy mayo" type of sauce and its sooo good!! The patties are moist and full of flavor. Thank you for the recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Preeti Kokkatt says

      October 26, 2020 at 10:44 pm

      Very easy and very tasty; my family loved it. Thank you5 stars

      Reply
    4. Neha says

      November 06, 2020 at 2:08 am

      Hi, what do you think about substituting mayo + sriracha with the green (cilantro+mint) chutney?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        November 06, 2020 at 10:10 pm

        It will be delicious.

        Reply
        • Neha says

          November 08, 2020 at 3:21 am

          Thanks Archana! They turned out great. Thanks for the healthy, super simple and amazing recipe recipe! Now, I can enjoy burgers guilt-free at home 🙂5 stars

          Reply
    5. Monika Agwani says

      November 06, 2020 at 8:59 pm

      Super yummy .. Delicious chicken burger recipe everso easy and quick with all seasoning available at home! Highly recommended Must try recipe!!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Sana says

      December 01, 2020 at 9:18 pm

      Hi ,
      Thanks for the recipe . I love in Maryland . Can u tell me from Where u got these buns or what brand . They look very good.
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Archana says

        December 03, 2020 at 10:12 pm

        I buy burger buns or dinner rolls from US grocery stores that has less than 3 grams of sugar

        Reply
    7. Anvita Saxena says

      December 22, 2020 at 9:19 pm

      Awesome. Family loved it.5 stars

      Reply
    8. Janhavi says

      January 05, 2021 at 1:33 am

      This recipe is sooooo good- the flavors just come together so perfectly. I’ve tried it with ground chicken, today I tried is with 85% lean turkey. I’ve never cooked with ground turkey so I was apprehensive but my oh my- it was polished off by the family. It was so juicy and tender, we will be making this over and over again.5 stars

      Reply
    9. Urvisha says

      January 11, 2021 at 10:44 am

      These burgers are everything! So tasty, flavorful and delicious. I also made these as just meatballs to eat w/ nan and they were so so good!5 stars

      Reply
      • Archana says

        January 12, 2021 at 11:20 am

        Thank you Urvisha!

        Reply
    10. Christine says

      January 11, 2021 at 7:50 pm

      This is a hit with my family! We tried it 2 weeks ago and immediately after, both my 6 year old & 9 year old were requesting masala chicken burgers for dinner again soon. I have recommended this recipe to several friends & family members. Thank you so much!5 stars

      Reply
      • Archana says

        January 12, 2021 at 11:19 am

        So happy to read this!!

        Reply
    11. Zankhana says

      January 26, 2021 at 11:05 pm

      Amazing recipe! I didn’t use quinoa and I added extra green chilis because I love spicy food. And it came out amazing! My husband told me after the first bite how good it is. Usually I have to ask him multiple times before I get a comment. Thank you!

      Reply
    12. SonalSharma says

      February 16, 2021 at 1:36 pm

      Is it half cup cooked quinoa or half cup uncooked quinoa, which has to be cooked and added?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        February 16, 2021 at 10:11 pm

        1/2 cup cooked quinoa.

        Reply
        • Sonal says

          February 18, 2021 at 3:11 pm

          Thanks. You are my go to food blogger these days. This one is a keeper. I make the bean burger version with the same recipe substituting a can of black beans in place of chicken.

          Reply
    13. Dana says

      March 04, 2021 at 11:11 pm

      absolutely delicious! I used ground turkey and skipped the quinoa (keto). Next time I will double the recipe and make it as a meatloaf. Thanks!

      Reply
    14. HI says

      April 11, 2021 at 11:54 am

      This is the best I have had !!!5 stars

      Reply
    15. Mars says

      August 12, 2022 at 10:09 am

      what type of green chilis do you use?
      Fabulous recipe !5 stars

      Reply
      • Archana says

        August 14, 2022 at 11:23 pm

        Indian green chili. You can also use jalapenos or serrano

        Reply
    16. Kelli Singh says

      November 10, 2022 at 8:08 pm

      I made these tonight and used 99% fat free Turkey. I did omit the oil and Quinoa because I’m doing Weight Watchers. These are AMAZING and ZERO WW points!5 stars

      Reply
      • Archana says

        November 10, 2022 at 8:59 pm

        Thank you for the feedback!

        Reply
    17. Adrienne says

      December 31, 2022 at 1:32 pm

      I've seen these for a couple years and just made them. They are DELICIOUS. I left out the quinoa, used red chilis instead of green, and accidentally doubled the cumin- but no matter, they were fantastic. Next time I think I'll double the recipe and freeze some burgers for leftovers later!

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      • Archana says

        January 02, 2023 at 1:33 pm

        Thank you for the review. Making a double batch is a great idea!

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