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Juicy Chicken Burger Recipe with Mango Salsa

Name: Juicy Chicken Burger Recipe with Mango Salsa
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup bread, torn into tiny pieces ((I use a bun or 2 slices bread) ); 3 tablespoon mayonnaise (or milk or broth) ((or milk or broth)); 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley ((about 2 tablespoons dried)); 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt ((or more to taste)); 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1 1/2 pounds minced chicken ((white or dark. I use dark - juicier and more flavorful)); 5 buns, split in half; 1 large mango or 2 small; 1 avocado; 1 lime; salt and pepper to taste; Optional: splash of honey or maple syrup; pinch of garlic powder, chili flakes and/or ginger

ByCheryl March 25, 2020October 21, 2021 Updated onOctober 21, 2021

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I’ve recently become a convert from beef to chicken for my burgers because I found a way to make them moist and flavorful. This juicy chicken burger recipe with mango salsa is great BBQ or weeknight family fare.

I avoided minced chicken completely until recently, remembering it to be dry and tasteless. With several experiments under my belt in the last few months (and of course lots of research), I am now a fan as I’ve discovered it can be delicious with the right preparation. And a healthier option too.

Tips for juicy chicken burgers

The moistness comes from a panade or ‘bread mush/paste’ made from fresh bread mixed with mayonnaise or liquid.
The flavor is boosted with fresh parsley (really good!) and other seasonings which, of course, you can vary to your taste.
I also find dark meat minced chicken greatly adds to moist tasty burgers.

The mango-avocado salsa topping adds both a silky texture and sweet tangy flavor.

My husband, also not a previous chicken burger fan, loved these burgers. Juicy, moist, delicious. And bonus – they only take about 22 minutes to make. There are also no eggs in the burgers if that’s important to you.

Try serving these juicy chicken burgers with fries, Indian potatoes, grilled hasselback sweet potatoes, grilled coleslaw, charred onions, instant pot backed beans or grilled corn salad.

Tailor To Your Taste

Here are several variations and substitutes to try.

Seasoning options

Vary the seasonings in the burgers. For example, add thyme, a tablespoon or two of ketchup or BBQ sauce, lemon zest or sriracha for heat.
Use chopped basil or cilantro instead of parsley.
Add a dollop of BBQ sauce on the bun when assembling for a nice flavor contrast.

Salsa

Add a splash of maple syrup or honey (I always do this) and/or a pinch of chili flakes, garlic, ginger.
Instead of the mango-avocado salsa, try peach or pineapple salsa, pesto or spicy guacamole. And check out a few other interesting toppings below.

Ground Chicken options

Use ground beef or pork instead of ground chicken. Or ground salmon.
Use the minced chicken mixture to make meatballs instead of burgers. See a few of our meatball and minced chicken recipes listed below.
I always prefer to use dark meat chicken because it’s juicier and more flavorful than white meat. With the panade, however, white meat should work fine too.
To reduce the calories, make 6 quarter-pound burgers instead of 5 third-of-a-pound burgers.

Try one of these different chicken burger toppings

Shortcuts

Skip the mango-avocado salsa and use a store-bought chutney instead. Or any other of your favorite burger toppings.
Use 1/3 -1/2 cup breadcrumbs such as Panko instead of tearing the bread into tiny pieces.