Top 10 chicken burger ideas
Fire up the barbecue this summer with our easy chicken burger recipes. Grill up a feast with our tasty barbecue, cajun and jerk chicken flavours.
As the weather heats up, get into the garden for a family feast. Our chicken burgers are perfect for a summer evening barbecue.
Try our bold flavour combinations like cajun, Korean barbecue, sriracha and jerk chicken.
For the ultimate selection, see our chicken burger collection.
1) Mexican chicken burger
Spice things up with this bold Mexican chicken burger. Grill chipotle and lime chicken breasts and top with melted cheese and a generous dollop of chunky guacamole.
For more inspiration, see our Mexican collection.
2) BBQ chicken burgers
Channel smoky American barbecue flavours in these BBQ chicken burgers. Marinade chicken breasts in ketchup, brown sauce, honey, garlic and chilli sauce. Barbecue the chicken and a couple rashers of bacon, then pile high with lettuce, tomato and red onion.
Find more recipes in our barbecue chicken collection.
3) Fully loaded Cajun chicken burgers
Make your own Cajun spice mix for these fully loaded Cajun chicken burgers. Barbecue or fry chicken coated in cumin, coriander and paprika. Assemble by alternating strips of chicken with slices of avocado, then top with bacon, cheese, salad and mayonnaise.
For more ideas, see our Cajun collection.
4) Jerk chicken burger
Take a trip to the Caribbean with this jerk chicken burger. Barbecue or griddle chicken marinated in lime juice, olive oil, jerk spice mix and a few thyme sprigs. Top with sliced mango, lettuce and tomato.
Try more jerk chicken recipes.
5) 15-minute chicken & halloumi burgers
Get your chicken fix in a flash with these 15-minute chicken & halloumi burgers. Layer pan-fried chicken and halloumi with hummus, slaw, roasted red peppers and salad. Satisyfing, flavour-packed, and so quick to make again!
See our BBQ halloumi recipes for more ways to use up a block of halloumi.
6) Sriracha-glazed chicken burger & pickled cabbage
Glaze budget-friendly chicken thighs with American mustard and sriracha for this sriracha-glazed chicken burger & pickled cabbage recipe. Top the chicken with a cool cucumber relish and pickled Chinese cabbage.
7) Chicken tikka burgers
Expand your barbecue repetoire with these chicken tikka burgers. The chicken is marinated in yogurt sauce spiced with garam masala, ginger and garlic. Top with a homemade tomato and onion chutney and serve with mixed salad.
8) Italian-style chicken burger & chips
Bake a batch of these Italian-style chicken burgers, full of bold Mediterranean flavours. Coat the chicken in parmesan breadcrumbs then cook until crispy. Top with mozzarella, tomatoes and pesto and serve with golden polenta chips.
9) Korean fried chicken burgers
Make your own barbecue sauce for these Korean fried chicken burgers. Coat the chicken in cornflour and fry until golden brown and crispy. Top with a kimchi-style slaw and drizzle with a sticky barbecue sauce made with gochujang – a spicy, dark red paste with a rich, slightly sweet flavour.
10) Cajun chicken & pineapple burger
This Cajun chicken & pineapple burger is perfect for summer. Rub the chicken breasts with a Cajun spice mix then grill for ten minutes. Top the chicken with pineapple rings and grated cheese and return to the grill until melted and golden brown. Top with soured cream, lettuce and red onion.
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