Spicy Masala Chicken Burgers

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

Best Ground Chicken Burgers recipe for many reasons:

• Healthy and lean option to the traditional meat burgers
• Cooks to perfection every time with 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
• Uses basic ingredients and a few spices that you probably already have in your pantry – garam masala, ground coriander and cumin
• Spice level can be easily adjusted by adding more or less of the green chili and garam masala. You can also skip the green chili for mild burgers or double it up for spicy chicken burgers
• Cooked quinoa adds a nice crunch and extra nutrients to the burgers. But it is also optional and you can still follow the same exact recipe

What goes well on a chicken burger?

Classic toppings such as lettuce, tomato and onion work really well on this burger. For the sauce, you can spread mayonnaise, 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 spice you like. I usually do half mayo and half sriracha for a spicy-creamy sauce.

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.

Step by step recipe to make EASY Homemade Chicken Burgers in oven:

• Preheat the oven at 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 inch 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 spary over the burgers and cook in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. No need to turn half way over. Juicy Chicken Burgers ready to serve.

How to cook chicken burgers on an outdoor 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 additional 8 to 10 minutes for the most delicious Grilled Chicken Burgers.

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!

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

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

 

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.

Course: dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Indian

Keyword: Chicken Burger, Masala Burger

Servings: 4

Calories: 430 kcal

Author: Archana Mundhe

Ingredients

Burger Patties:

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

To Serve:

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

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven or grill at 375 degrees. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and spray olive over it. Keep aside.
2. In a medium mixing bowl add all the ingredients for burger patties and mix well.
3. Flatten the mix in the bowl and then make 2 cross slits in the middle to divide the mix into 4 quarters.
4. Use a spoon or spatula shape each quarter into a round ball and drop it on the lined tray, 3 to 4 inch 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.
5. Lightly spary over the burgers and cook in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. No need to turn half way over.

To cook on grill:

1. Preheat the grill at 375 degrees. Line the grill with aluminuim foil and spray oil over.

2. 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 additional 8 to 10 minutes.

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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 New Jersey with my husband and two sons.

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