Cilantro lime chicken burgers that 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.
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
Serving: 1burger (no bun or toppings)Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 21gFat: 11gSugar: 1g
Woo! I am so pumped to hear that you and your family are loving this recipe, Brenda. Thank you so much for coming back and sharing your review & star rating, it means so much to me!
These burgers are super easy to make – and SO flavorful!! Both the cilantro and lime flavors really shine! I made the recipe exactly as written, and both my husband and I loved them. Thank you, Brittany!
These burgers are fabulous and so easy to make.
I have them in a bun with lettuce and jalapeno mayo (mayo with chopped jalapenos from a jar). Always great.
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Oh my! Oh my! This was absolutely delicious! My whole family loved it.
Woo! I am so pumped to hear that you and your family are loving this recipe, Brenda. Thank you so much for coming back and sharing your review & star rating, it means so much to me!
These burgers are super easy to make – and SO flavorful!! Both the cilantro and lime flavors really shine! I made the recipe exactly as written, and both my husband and I loved them. Thank you, Brittany!
I am so happy that you and your husband enjoyed this recipe, Brenna! Thank you for coming back to leave your review + star rating, I so appreciate it.
I love these burgers. I have them with shredded lettuce and jalapeno mayo in a bun. Awesome!
I’m so glad this recipe turned out for you, Conor! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. It means the world to me.
These burgers are fabulous and so easy to make.
I have them in a bun with lettuce and jalapeno mayo (mayo with chopped jalapenos from a jar). Always great.
Yay!! Happy to hear you’ve been loving these burgers, Conor. Thanks for the review! I really appreciate it.
Very delicious, added some bread crumbs because mix was a little wet but the flavour was perfect.
Yay!! So glad you loved this recipe, Lesley! Thanks for the review 🙂