About once a week (especially during the summer) I crave a big, juicy burger. Huh?
I didn’t grow up eating a lot of red meat, so I don’t tend to do that. love Regular beef cheeseburger. Instead, I opt for a juicy chicken (or turkey!) burger grilled to perfection on a toasted bun. Since your girlfriend also loves sweet and spicy barbecue sauce, I chose the following recipe. BBQ Chicken Burger It was essential. Sure enough, they quickly became popular.
Not only is this burger juicy and delicious, it’s also packed with vegetables! What more could you want? I still make them all the time and dream about them.
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Wait, there are sweet potatoes in the burger?
yes! We add chopped raw sweet potatoes to the burger mixture right before cooking. This adds:
- Unique and slightly sweet
- Vitamins A, C, fiber, potassium
- Extra moisture for the juiciest chicken burgers
We’ve fortified vegetables to make them packed with nutrition and delicious flavor.
What do you need to make a BBQ chicken burger?
These healthy BBQ chicken burgers are my favorite thing to grill on the grill in the summer. Here’s everything you need:
- chicken: We are using lean ground chicken as the base for these burgers. I recommend 93% leanness or less. The leaner it is, the more likely it is to be too dry.
- sweet potato: As I mentioned earlier, chop up a small sweet potato and add it straight to the chicken burger mixture.
- BBQ Sauce: Feel free to use your favorite brand of BBQ sauce. (I personally love Stubb’s!) This keeps the burger juicy and flavorful.
- Additional mixins: I also add chopped onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper to the chicken patty mixture and it tastes very good.
- bread: Feel free to use any hamburger bun you like (gluten-free buns work too).
- topping: Top these barbecue chicken burgers with sharp cheddar cheese, additional barbecue sauce, butterhead lettuce, and sliced red onion, if desired!
Make this burger your own
- Don’t have any ground chicken? You could use the same amount of ground turkey or beef instead.
- Please select your source. I love the sweet and tangy flavor of BBQ sauce on these chicken burgers, but you could also use buffalo sauce!
- Do not use dairy products. Skip the cheddar cheese, use your favorite vegan cheese slices, or top your BBQ chicken burger with vegan cheese sauce, green tahini sauce, or delicious guacamole.
- Don’t eat low-carb or grain-free. If you like, eat a healthy chicken burger wrapped in a lettuce wrap instead of a bun. Then just skip the cheese and use one of the sauces above!
- Enjoy it as a topping. Get creative with your favorite burger toppings. Fresh avocados and tomatoes would also be great.
How to Grill BBQ Chicken Burgers
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- Mix the burgers. Start by mixing all the burger ingredients (except the toppings and bun, of course). I like to do this by hand for ease.
- Divide the patties. Divide chicken burger mixture into four 1/2-inch patties.
- Get the grill ready. Preheat the grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and scrape up any remaining food scraps from the last grilling.
- Cook hamburgers. Cook chicken burgers for 5 to 8 minutes per side.
- Don’t forget the cheese! During the last few minutes of cooking the burgers, add a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty. Cover the grill so the cheese can melt.
- Top and serve. Place your burger on a bun and pile high with your favorite toppings!
Can I make this on the stove?
entirely! Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, cook BBQ chicken burgers until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
When will the chicken burger be finished?
These sweet potato chicken burgers are fully cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s a good idea to use a meat thermometer so you don’t risk losing the juices when cutting into the burger.
Freezer-Friendly BBQ Chicken Burger
Burgers are the best meal to keep in the freezer during the summer (and all year long!). There are two ways:
- Freeze before cooking: Shape the burgers and place them in an airtight, freezer-friendly bag or container. When stacking burgers, it is a good idea to add wax or parchment paper between the layers to prevent them from sticking together. Store frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, you can thaw it in the refrigerator before cooking, or cook it directly from frozen. Just cook it a little longer from frozen.
- Freeze after cooking: Let the burger patties cool completely before placing them in an airtight freezer-safe container or bag. As mentioned above, if you stack your burgers, add wax or parchment paper between the layers. Store frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator and then reheat on both sides in the microwave or on the stovetop for a few minutes. You can also reheat it directly from frozen. We recommend heating it on the stovetop.
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If you tried these BBQ Chicken Burgers, please leave a comment and rating below and let me know how you liked them. And of course, don’t forget to take a photo and tag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram so I can see your beautiful creations. Sigh!
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Sweet Potato Cheddar BBQ Chicken Burger
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Really good BBQ chicken burgers with diced sweet potatoes to keep them juicy. Amazing sweet potato chicken burgers topped with tangy barbecue sauce, sharp cheddar cheese, red onion, and lettuce for the ultimate healthy grilled chicken burger recipe perfect for summer!
ingredient
- 1 pound 93% Lean Ground Chicken (or Ground Turkey) — 99% Not Used
- 1 cup Finely chopped raw sweet potato (about 1 small sweet potato)
- 2 tablespoon Selection of low-sugar barbecue sauces
- ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 4 piece sharp cheddar cheese
- For assembly:
- 4 Choose your burger buns toasted to your liking.
- 4 tablespoon Choose a low-sugar barbecue sauce for topping
- Butterhead Lettuce
- thinly sliced red onion
guideline
Make the chicken burgers by combining the ground chicken, diced sweet potatoes, barbecue sauce, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix by hand until evenly mixed. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into 1/2-inch patties.
Grill over medium-high heat (about 400 degrees F) for 5 to 8 minutes per side, or until burgers are cooked through and a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. During the last few minutes of cooking the chicken burgers, add a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each burger patty. Cover grill until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.
Place the burger on the bun, top with the onion and lettuce, drizzle with additional barbecue sauce, and top with the onion. Serve immediately. Great with sweet potato fries or fresh fruit!
Recipe Notes
To make it gluten-free: Use your favorite gluten-free hamburger bun, skip the bun, or use a lettuce wrap.
Check out the full post for tips, tricks, and ways to customize your burger! Freezing instructions are included.
nutrition
clothing material: 1Burger (with bun + toppings)calorie: 463knifecarbohydrate: 46.4gprotein: 36.8gprovince: 16.7gSaturated Fat: 6.5gfiber: 7.2gsugar: 3.8g
This post was originally published on June 27, 2019, updated and republished on May 19, 2021, republished on May 16, 2022, republished on May 20, 2024, and republished on May 21, 2026.
