Grilled Chicken Burgers With Fresh Guacamole
Master the perfect chicken burger recipe with lime-cilantro tomatoes and homemade guacamole. Get a crowd-pleasing, lighter alternative to beef burgers.
Grilled Chicken Burgers With Fresh Guacamole
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Category
Dinner
Cuisine
Tex-Mex
Author:
This recipe comes from Matt Pittman, CEO of Meat Church BBQ, YouTube personality, and friend of Montana Knife Company.
Servings
6
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories
425
I’ve found that ground chicken makes for surprisingly good burgers when you add ingredients that maintain moisture and flavor.
These chicken burgers combine lime-cilantro tomatoes with homemade guacamole. The result is a crowd-pleasing chicken burger recipe that’s filling and lighter than traditional beef options.
Ingredients
For the chicken burgers:
- 2 lbs. ground chicken
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 14.5-oz can of diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro
- Sharp cheddar cheese, sliced with a clean, sharp knife
- Salt to taste
- 6 burger buns
For the guacamole:
- 1 large avocado
- 1 Roma tomato, diced with a sharp, clean knife
- A few sprigs of cilantro (stems removed)
- Salt to taste
Directions
Let’s prepare our crowd-pleasing chicken burger recipe:
Prepare the Chicken Burger Patties
- Beat the egg well in a large bowl.
- Drain the tomatoes thoroughly using a fine mesh strainer.
- Combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, beaten egg, and drained tomatoes in the bowl.
- Mix thoroughly but gently to avoid overworking the meat.
- Form into six even patties.
- Season both sides with salt to taste.
Create the Guacamole Topping
- Slice the avocado in half and remove the seed.
- Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl and mash until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Dice the Roma tomato into small, even pieces using a sharp kitchen knife.
- Remove stems from cilantro and chop the leaves finely.
- Combine the mashed avocado, diced tomato, and chopped cilantro.
- Season with salt to taste and mix gently.
Grill and Assemble Chicken Burgers
- Preheat your grill to 350–400°F.
- Place chicken burger patties on the grill.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F for food safety.
- Toast the buns on the grill for 30–60 seconds.
- Add cheese to the chicken burgers during the final minute of cooking.
- Assemble by placing the chicken burger on the toasted bun.
Top with a generous portion of guacamole.
Recipe Note
Pro Tips for Perfect Chicken Burgers
I’ve found that these techniques yield the most successful chicken burgers:
- For better binding, keep your ground chicken cold until you’re ready to form the patties.
- Make a slight indentation in the center of each chicken burger patty with your thumb to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Use a clean, sharp knife when dicing the tomatoes and cilantro. This helps the guacamole maintain its texture and appearance. (Before you hit the kitchen, review our step-by-step guides to cleaning and sharpening your kitchen knife.)
- Let the chicken burgers rest for three to five minutes after grilling to retain the juices.
- For extra flavor, brush the chicken burger buns with butter before toasting.
Perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners, this chicken burger recipe is a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers that doesn’t sacrifice taste.
Practice these techniques, and you’ll add a versatile chicken burger recipe to your outdoor cooking repertoire that guests will request again and again.
