By When you're in need of an easy dinner or meal prep idea, this ground chicken burger recipe delivers! Sure, you can enjoy them as a burger, bun and all, but they are also delicious in bowls or just as an easy prepped protein. And what makes them extra special? That they are made with white beans, which not only add protein but also moisture and fiber!
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I feel like chicken burgers get a bad rap. But they are so easy to whip up, healthy, and with the addition of some white beans, high in fiber too! So with just some pantry staples, you can have an easy meal prep that takes 10 minutes of work.
They are baked in the oven to keep things easy and hands-off. And they're packed with flavor from fresh onions and garlic. I will die on this hill after testing these patties various times. Fresh is a must for chicken burgers, and powdered will not do.
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mash the beans first
Just use the back of a fork to mash them first. This ensures they mix in well and provide some moisture while helping to bind the burgers.
key ingredients & swaps
All substitutions are a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted. See the recipe card for quantities.
- Ground chicken: Just make sure it's lean white meat. If it doesn't specify, then it probably is. Check out our full easy protein chicken recipes list for more ideas on what to make!
- White beans: Cannelini is my favorite, but Great Northern Beans or even black beans will work.
- Almond flour: To act as a binder. Breadcrumbs or cornmeal will work too.
- Greek yogurt: For protein and moisture! Fore more recipes, see our Greek yogurt dinner recipes list.
- Onion and garlic: Just be sure to mince these very finely. And I don't recommend garlic powder or onion powder because, in my testing, it resulted in a much more bland flavor.
- Roasted veggies: I like to throw a sheet tray in the oven next to these burgers with veggies like sweet potatoes, broccoli, and chickpeas for a complete meal. Just toss them in oil and salt on the sheet tray!
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
step by step: tips to nail this recipe every time
- Mash the beans roughly, then add the rest!
- Use your hands to mix everything without overmixing. Overmixing will make the burgers tough and dry.
- Use a meat thermometer when baking to make sure they don't over-bake. The burgers should be cooked to 165 degrees.
quick recipe video
can you grill these chicken burgers?
Totally! Just be gentle when putting them on the grill. Cook over medium-high heat.
serve it up
- Burger: Pair this with some high-protein avocado sauce or high-protein tzatziki sauce (maybe feta cheese?), lettuce, and tomato for a yummy Mediterranean burger on a bun.
- Bowl: Keep it simple with roasted veggies and your favorite sauce! Maybe add pickled red onions and protein rice.
- Meal Prep: This is where the roasted veggies come in! Just portion them out with a patty for each day, and your high protein lunch meal prep is done.
Recipe
chicken burgers
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken (lean, white meat)
- 1 egg
- 15 oz can of white beans (drained, like Cannellini or Great Northern Beans)
- ¼ c almond flour
- 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt (low-fat, plain)
- 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon white onion (minced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Roasted Veggies (optional)
- 2 sweet potatoes (diced)
- 16 oz broccoli
- 15 oz canned chickpeas (drained)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- serve with honey mustard or tzatziki
Before you start!
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, mash the drained 15 oz can of white beans with a fork. Then mix all the other chicken burger ingredients, which includes the 1 lb ground chicken, 1 egg, 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt, ¼ c almond flour, 2 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoon white onion (minced), 1 clove garlic (minced), ⅛ teaspoon cayenne powder, and½ teaspoon salt.
- Form the chicken burger mixture into roughly 6 - 3" diameter patties on a large sheet tray.
- If you want to make the roasted veggies: Dice your sweet potatoes into 1" cubes. Drain and dry the canned chickpeas. In a large bowl, toss all the veggies in 1 tablespoon avocado oil and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Then, lay the 2 sweet potatoes, 16 oz broccoli, 15 oz canned chickpeas on a separate sheet tray from the chicken patties.
- Bake the chicken patties and veggies together for 20-25 minutes.
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Notes
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Additional substitution information can be found above in the substitution section of this post.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate and for informational purposes only.
Hi Mika, I’m wondering if the nutritional information is based on 1/4 of the recipe or one patty, since it says it serves 4, but your photos show more than 4 patties. Since it’s high calorie, I want to be sure I have it right! It sounds delicious! Thanks!
Thanks for clarifying this! It's actually 6 patties as shown in the photo but the high calories is because it includes the roasted vegetables. Updating the nutrition information now! For a single patty (1 of 6) it's 250cals for 23g of protein and 5 g of fiber.