Description
Hot Chili Chicken Burgers are spicy, juicy chicken patties bursting with bold chili flavors, balanced by fresh ingredients and a fiery kick. Perfectly tender and customizable for heat level, these quick and flavorful burgers are ideal for any meal occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2–3 fresh chili peppers, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ cup bread crumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 large egg
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Garnishes & Toppings
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Burger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Cheese slices (optional, e.g. pepper jack or cheddar)
- Spicy mayo sauce (optional, mayo mixed with sriracha or chipotle)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Finely chop the fresh chili peppers, garlic, and onion to ensure the heat and flavors are evenly distributed throughout the burger patties without any overpowering chunks.
- Mix the Burger Patty: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, bread crumbs, egg, and the chopped fresh ingredients. Gently mix just until combined to keep the patties tender and juicy.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into evenly sized burger patties, making sure they are firm but not compressed too tightly, allowing for a light and fluffy texture once cooked.
- Cook the Burgers: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F, forming a nice golden crust that seals in flavor and juices.
- Toast the Buns and Assemble: Lightly toast your burger buns on the skillet or grill for added texture. Stack the hot chili chicken burgers with your favorite toppings such as crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, fresh herbs, spicy mayo, or melted cheese.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the burger mixture to keep patties tender rather than dense.
- Adjust chili levels by testing a small patty first to suit your spice preference.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure burgers are perfectly cooked without drying out.
- Let cooked patties rest for a few minutes to redistribute juices.
- Toast buns to add texture and prevent sogginess from condiments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken burger, spicy burger, chili chicken, homemade burger, quick dinner, juicy chicken patty