Fresh Herb Asian Chicken Burgers
Looking for a flavorful, healthy twist on burger night? These Asian Chicken Burgers are bursting with fresh herbs, sweet chili sauce, and Thai-inspired flavor! They’re light, juicy, and perfect for everything from busy weeknights to casual entertaining.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
For the herb/scallion mixture:
- 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup rough chopped fresh basil
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 6 medium scallions coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
For the burger patties:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup Panko crumbs
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½-1 teaspoon kosher salt I use Morton's
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Smoky Ginger Aioli:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise I like Helman's
- 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger or ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt I use Morton's
Instructions
For the prep:
- Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
For the herb/scallion mixture:
- Combine the cilantro, basil, bell pepper, scallions, ginger, soy sauce and sweet chili sauce in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off until the mixture has just a bit of texture (you don’t want a super smooth puree). Stop the processor to scrape sides as needed.
For the burger patties:
- Combine the ground chicken, egg, Panko, coriander, curry powder, salt and pepper in a medium-large bowl. Add the herb mixdture and mix with a sturdy spatual until well combined.
- Spray a half cup measuring cup with non-stick cooking spray.
- Scoop the ground chicken mixture up into the measruing cup, leveling the top. Turn the cup upside down onto the prepared sheet pan and give it a tap to remove the burger patty. Repeat with remaining chicken mixture. Lightly wet your hands and flatten the patties slightly then form them into nice round shapes. Proced with directions or cover the patties and refrigerate until ready to cook.
To cook in a sauté pan or a grill pan:
- Heat a large sauté pan or grill pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Brush the patties with a bit of additional olive oil.
- When the pan is nice and hot, add the burger patties. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side or until nicely browned. Flip a few times, if needed.
- Remove the burgers to a plate and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. We love them on toasted brioche buns, in low carb wraps, on salads, in rice or veggies bowls…
To grill:
- Heat your grill to medium high. Clean the grates and oil them with a paper towel dipped in oil. Brush the patties with oil on each side.
- Cook for 6-9 minutes per side or until nicely browned. If the burgers look dry while you’re grilling, brush them with a bit more oil.
- Remove the burgers to a plate and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. We love them on toasted brioche buns, in low carb wraps, on salads, in rice or veggies bowls…
To cook in the air fryer:
- Heat your air fryer to 425˚F. Brush each burger patty on both sides with extra virgin olive oil.
- Cook for 6-10 minutes per side or until a nice golden brown.
- Remove the burgers to a plate and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. We love them on toasted brioche buns, in low carb wraps, on salads, in rice or veggies bowls
For the Smoky Ginger Aioli:
- Combine all aioli ingredients in a medium size bowl and whisk until nice and smooth.
- Store in the refrigerator when not in use. (This is great for sandwiches, wraps and as a dip!)
Notes
See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success. If you prefer to use Metric measurements there is a button in each of our recipes, right above the word “Instructions”. Just click that button to toggle to grams, milliliters, etc. If you ever come across one of our recipes that doesn’t have the Metric conversion (some of the older recipes may not), feel free to leave a comment and I will add it.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 443IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg