Buffalo Chicken Burgers
These Buffalo Chicken Burgers are juicy, flavorful, and packed with bold buffalo sauce heat. Made with ground chicken, simple seasonings, and baked or grilled to perfection, this high-protein burger recipe is lighter than traditional beef burgers but just as satisfying. Perfect for weeknight dinners, cookouts, or game day, these spicy chicken burgers are easy to customize and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Burger Patties
- 1 pound ground chicken not extra-lean preferred
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce plus extra for brushing
- ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- For Serving
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Red onion
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Sliced avocado optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture
- In a large bowl, gently combine ground chicken, buffalo sauce, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until just combined — do not overmix.
- Shape Patties
- Divide mixture into 4 equal portions.
- Shape into patties about ¾-inch thick.
- Press a small indent into the center of each patty to prevent puffing.
- Cook (Stovetop Method)
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- OR
- Grill Method:
- Preheat grill to medium.
- Oil grates lightly.
- Grill patties 5–6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Finish
- Brush patties with extra buffalo sauce during the final minute of cooking for added flavor.
- Rest & Assemble
- Let burgers rest 3–5 minutes.
- Toast buns lightly.
- Add lettuce, tomato, and dressing.
- Place patty on bun and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overmix to prevent tough patties.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Avoid pressing down on burgers while cooking to keep them juicy.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to mixture if using very lean ground chicken.
- Store cooked patties up to 3 days in the refrigerator.