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A patty of minced chicken with onion and breadcrumbs, cooked through and served with cheese, lettuce and tomato.

Chicken burger
Cooking time
56 min
Hands-on time
26 min
Free time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Calories
740
Contains
Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

Minced chicken is softer than beef, so the onion is squeezed so its water doesn't break up the patties, and the patties chill for half an hour before cooking. They cook over medium heat until the middle is completely white.

Before you start

  • Before you beginRead the steps completely, measure the ingredients, and prepare the tools before turning on the heat or oven.
  • Timing the servingPrepare what you can in advance and leave the final touches until serving time to maintain the texture.

Ingredients

4people

Amounts follow the number of people

For the chicken patties

For bread and toppings

For the sauce

When doubling the quantity, use a wider container, and gradually increase the salt and seasoning after tasting.

Shopping list

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl — Chicken, breadcrumbs and egg are combined in it before shaping.
  • Frying pan — Medium heat — chicken burgers must cook right through.

Method

  1. Mix the chicken with the squeezed onion, breadcrumbs, egg and spices.

    8 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The mixture is firm and does not run between the fingers.

    Tip: Squeezing the onion is essential — its juice makes the patties fall apart in the pan.

  2. Shape the patties and refrigerate them for half an hour.

    30 minYou can walk away
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The discs are firm and cold.

    Tip: Minced chicken is softer than meat — chilling is what holds it together.

  3. Grill the patties over medium heat until they are fully cooked inside.

    12 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The juices run clear, not pink, when pierced.

    Tip: Chicken is not served half-cooked — two golden sides and a completely white center.

  4. Place the cheese and cover for a minute, toast the bread, and arrange the sandwich.

    6 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The cheese has melted and the bread is golden.

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