Spicy chicken burgers are quick, easy, and packed with so much flavor. Add any of your favorite toppings or adjust the heat level to suit the whole family. This recipe is dairy free and can easily be made gluten free.
In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, hot sauce, panko bread crumbs, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined. I find using your hands works best.
Form the chicken mixture into 6 chicken patties.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil. Cook the patties in a single layer on each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature has reached 165ºF.
Serve on a toasted bun with arugula, any additional toppings, and a spoonful of dill pickle ranch dressing.
Notes
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Make It Your Way: Substitutions & Variations
No ground chicken? - make your own by placing boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs in a food processor. Pulse them until you have a ground meat consistency. You can also use ground turkey breast.Make it gluten free - use gluten free bread crumbs. Aleia’s is my favorite brand for gluten free and dairy free breadcrumbs. It tastes identical to traditional panko.Add-ins - red onion, fresh tomato, avocado, pickles, cheese slices, etc.Make it extra spicy - add red pepper flakes or serve with spicy mayo.Variations - serve with a different sauce such as spicy honey mustard, spicy cashew dressing, or tomato bacon jam.