Cilantro Lime Chicken Burgers
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Last updated on Dec 13, 2024
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These cilantro lime chicken burgers are packed with refreshing flavor! The perfect summer main dish. Gluten-free and paleo-friendly.
As I was planning out recipes for summer, I realized I only have two burger recipes on my blog! Time to change that! Although my brain typically goes to eating a burger on a hamburger bun, you can also serve these in a lettuce “bun” or over a salad. This burger is delicious every way!
Why Ground Chicken?
I decided to use ground chicken for this recipe because I thought it would go best with the cilantro and lime flavors. It feels stickier than ground beef but the burgers hold together well once they’re cooked without using an egg or bread crumbs.
Ingredients in Cilantro Lime Chicken Burgers
- ground chicken
- lime juice + zest
- onion
- cilantro
- garlic powder
- sea salt
- ground pepper
How to Make Chicken Burgers
There is a little bit of chopping involved but this recipe is super simple! Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and shape into burgers. I like to get my hands a little damp before forming the burgers so the chicken sticks to itself and not my hands. 🙂
You can cook these chicken burgers in a skillet, on a grill pan or on the grill. When they reach an internal temperature of 165º, they’re ready to eat! My favorite way to enjoy these burgers is with sliced avocado, sliced jalapeños, onion, mayo and ketchup but feel free to create your own masterpiece.
Serve These Burgers With
More EBF Burger Recipes to Try
- My Fave Turkey Burgers
- Salmon Burgers
- Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers
- Black Bean Sweet Potato Burgers
- Easy Black Bean Burgers
Be sure to check out all of the dinner recipes here on EBF!
If you enjoyed this recipe, please consider leaving a ⭐ star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below.
Cilantro Lime Chicken Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice + 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ¼ cup minced onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- pinch of ground pepper
- whole wheat or gluten-free hamburger buns or lettuce bun
- toppings of choice: avocado, ketchup, red onion, jalapeño slices, avocado oil mayo
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until just combined. Shape the mixture into equal sized burgers.
- Spray a little cooking spray on a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add burgers to skillet and cook 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and 165°F internally. Serve immediately with toppings and bun of choice.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These were so moist and flavorful. We grilled them then topped with red onion and avocado and served them in a low carb bun.
WOO! These are some of our favorite burgers, Vicky and I am so glad to hear you are enjoying them too. Thank you for sharing your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!
Would these be ok to freeze (uncooked)?
Absolutely! Enjoy!
These were delicious!
YUM! I am happy to hear you are loving these burgers, Maria. Thank you for your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
So amazing and full of flavor. I could eat these every day.
WOO! These are some of our favorites too, Jessica. I am so glad you are loving these burgers. Thank you for taking the time to share your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!