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.
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!