Cilantro Lime Chicken Burgers
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Published Jun 28, 2019, Updated Jul 29, 2022
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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.
Serve These Burgers With
More EBF Burger Recipes to Try
- Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers
- Cilantro Lime Chicken Burgers
- Black Bean Sweet Potato Burgers
- Teriyaki Salmon Burgers
- Easy Black Bean Burgers
- Curried Pumpkin Black Bean Burgers
- Salmon Burgers
Be sure to check out all of the dinner recipes here on EBF!
Cilantro Lime Chicken Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice + 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 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.
Ok, these are so so good. I just signed up for the newsletter yesterday and when I got the email this morning with this recipe in it, I knew I had to try it. I’m making them again in a few days!
Wow! I love that you made them so quickly, Katie. And thank you for coming back to leave a comment and let me know that you liked it. I’m pumped. Enjoy!
Made these last night. Followed the recipe to a T. Super easy and both my kids loved them. The lime makes it a perfect, refreshing summer meal. My 11 year old daughter wants these on the menu rotation… weekly! 🙂
Ahh!! This makes me so excited, Anne. Thank you for letting me know that you enjoyed them. I’m so pumped to hear that they’re kid-approved it!! I have a quick favor. Would you be able to leave another comment with a star rating? The star ratings are super helpful for search engines and help get more views on the recipe. 🙂
Easy and absolutely delicious even my husband who is not much on chicken loved them perfect for a hot summer day
Ahhh!! I’m so glad you and your hubby enjoyed these burgers, Sue. And I so appreciate you coming back to leave a star rating. It’s so helpful for my website.
Lime cilantro chicken burgers are amazing really tasty, moist and full of flavor I make them often fir my 2.5 year old daughter who loves them too
Perfect!! Quick and easy. Something different. My middle schooler had friends over for dinner and they were a hit 🙂
Thank you so much for the feedback and for leaving a star rating. I so appreciate it and I’m so glad the burgers were a hit.
Perfect! Quick and easy. My middle schooler had friends over and they were a hit 🙂
These burgers are so tasty! simple and easy to make.
So happy I’ve stumbled upon your blog will continue to try your recipes.
Woo-hoo! I’m so glad you tried and enjoyed these burgers, Hayley! I can’t wait to hear what you think of other EBF recipes. 🙂 And thanks so much for coming back to leave a comment and star rating, it means the world to me!
This recipe is amazing. We make these burgers every other week. The patties are even good leftover and reheated! I have recommended this recipe to many friends. Thank you!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Ashley! 🙂 I’m so glad y’all are loving these burgers. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating, I so appreciate it. <3
Far too many onions and far too much cilantro. Both areoverpowering in this recipe. Might as well have an onion and cilantro wrap with no chicke. Really bad.
Hey Michael – I am so sorry to hear that you didn’t enjoy this recipe. 🙁
A lovely light meal. I served it with your deconstructed avocado salad. Delicious!
Such a crowd pleaser! Lovely flavor especially when put with avocado and ketchup mixed with a little bit of mayo.
Oh my goodness! We absolutely *love* this recipe! The first time I followed it exactly, and my skeptical husband loved it. The second time, I added some finely chopped bell peppers. We serve with sliced avocado and pepper jack cheese. Fabulous and healthy!
Ahh yay, that makes me so happy to hear, Erica!! So glad these burgers were a hit. Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it.
Made these for dinner last night and they were so so good! Used turkey bc forgot to buy chicken. Served on a toasted sandwich thin with mashed avocado, pickled jalapeños, sour cream and salsa. I couldn’t stop saying how delicious they were! Definitely adding to our meal rotation.
Ahh yay!! I’m so glad these burgers were a hit. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
Great! Tasty, easy, fast and healthy. Had ground turkey on hand so that’s what we used. Thanks for a great recipe!! Will add this to the weekly dinner options!
So glad this recipe was a hit, Emily! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
My husband and I loved this recipe! The lime juice really brightens up the ground chicken. Thank you!!!
Ahh yay!! So glad these burgers were a hit. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it, Rachel!
Have made them twice so good, I make a sauce with lime Greek yogurt and cilantro and love it as a low carb recipe with grilled veggies
Ohh sounds delicious! So glad you’re loving these burgers, Isabel. 🙂
Great Burger… it easy to make and also tasty
These burgers are a hit in my family! Even my picky eaters love them.
So glad these burgers were a hit! Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it, Mandi.
These burgers were so easy to make and tasted great!
So glad these burgers were a hit, Ali! Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it!
Made these last night with some leftover chicken and they were fantastic! They have been added to my regular meal rotation. Thanks for the recipe!
Woo!! This makes me so happy to hear, Kayla! Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
And Brittany does it again. My husband and 3 year old LOVED these. Both said it was a repeat burger.
Ah this makes me so happy to hear, Katianne! So glad these burgers were a hit! 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 🙂
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.
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 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.
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!
Really nice touch of cilantro in the middle of the burger. I added some Worcester sauce to balanced the lemon acid taste.
Ah yay! I am excited to hear that you are loving this recipe, Karla. Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, it means a lot much to me!