Masala Chicken Burgers Recipe - perfectly spicy, unbelievably easy and ready in 30 minutes! You won't believe the flavor punch these burgers pack and how quickly these come together

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This is a recipe born out of necessity. A necessity to enjoy a burger that is beef free but still is a burger. You know what I mean? It’s not a chicken sandwich – which can be sliced or a whole chicken breast that is grilled or fried but it’s a burger. You know the ground meat kind. Yup, that’s it!

Spicy, Indian Style Masala Chicken Burger

Now, to that bland and boring ground meat (chicken in this case), add an oomph of flavor with aromatics like ginger and garlic and warm earthy spices like coriander powder and garam masala. And you have got yourself an Indian style Masala Chicken Burger that is packed with flavor and is easy enough for a weeknight meal and is also great for serving at parties. I cannot tell you how many times we have entertained our guests with a DIY style burger bar with these Masala Chicken Burgers being the focal point. Needless to say, it is always a hit.

These masala chicken burgers are surprisingly easy to make and require nominal grocery shopping (if you keep a well stocked pantry, that is). As most of TKD recipes these are not overly spicy but you can always add more or less green chilies depending on your desired level of spice.

What goes in the burger?

As I mentioned earlier, this is a simple recipe. You need ground chicken (duh), aromatics – ginger, garlic, onion, cilantro; spices – fresh green chili, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala and salt; binders – whole wheat bread crumbs and egg. That’s it – mix everything together, form patties and cook.

How to cook the burgers?

I have tried cooking these masala chicken burgers several ways – on the outside grill, in the oven, in a grill pan, cast iron pan, and non-stick skillet. A grill pan or cast iron pan is hands down the best way to cook these burgers. Quick, fail proof, healthy (minimum oil) and super juicy burgers every single time.

How to serve the burgers?

Nothing beats classic toppings like lettuce, tomato, cucumber and onion for burgers like these. I love adding sliced avocado or this avocado spread to the burger. Spicy mayo or spicy mustard adds a nice flavor if you choose to use it. Dr. A loves a slice of pepper jack cheese on his. Limitless possibilities. Though potato fries might be the traditional favorites, I like mine with these sweet potato fries. So good and so easy to make. Do check these out.

Recipe run down

Prep work in this recipe is mostly dumping in a bowl and mixing. Mix together ground chicken, chopped onions, ginger, garlic, cilantro and green chili. Add whole wheat bread crumbs and a whisked egg along with coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala and salt. You can let this mixture sit for an hour if you have time or make them right away. Do your thing. Nobody is judging. These will still taste super, I promise!

A good idea might be to get the toppings ready while the burger mix mingles – wash and tear lettuce leaves, slice cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions and avocados or make the avocado sauce. Form the burger mixture into 4 equal patties. I use a half cup measure to make the patties so that they are all the same size. You can make them bigger or smaller as per your liking. Cook the patties in a skillet or on a grill/pan sprayed with olive oil, about 5 minutes per side or until the temperature is 165 degrees F. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.