Spicy chicken burgers

Name: Spicy chicken burgers
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500g chicken mince; ½ small onion, finely grated; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp onion powder; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp cumin; ½ tsp chilli flakes; ¼ tsp cayenne, optional; ¾ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp oil for cooking; 4 tbsp plain yoghurt; 1–2 tbsp sriracha; 1 tsp lime juice; ½ tsp garlic powder; Pinch of salt; 4 burger buns; Lettuce; 1 tomato, sliced; ½ red onion, thinly sliced; 4 cheese slices, optional; Pickles, optional

8 steps

Smoky and spicy Leftovers: store cooked patties separately from buns and fresh toppings. Refrigerate promptly and use within 2–3 days, or freeze the cooked patties. Reheat until piping hot.

Updated at: Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:26:44 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories368.2 kcal (18%)

Total Fat14.1 g (20%)

Carbs32.4 g (12%)

Sugars7.1 g (8%)

Protein28.4 g (57%)

Sodium935.9 mg (47%)

Fiber2.5 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Mix chicken mince with grated onion, garlic, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chilli, cayenne, salt and pepper.

Step 2

Divide into four equal patties and flatten slightly wider than the buns.

Step 3

Mix the yoghurt, sriracha, lime juice, garlic powder and salt to make the sauce.

Step 4

Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook patties for around 5–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until they reach 75°C internally.

Step 5

Add cheese for the final minute if using.

Step 6

Toast the buns in a dry pan for 1–2 minutes.

Step 7

Assemble with sauce, lettuce, chicken, tomato, onion and optional pickles.

Step 8

Serve with a crunchy salad or oven-baked potato wedges.