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Mini Chicken Burgers with Herbs

Updated: 4/20/22
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This chicken burger recipe is a kid and adult fave! Make ahead and freeze a batch for later or make them tonight for a delicious and healthy dinner.

chicken burger on a bun with cheese on a plate

Why Are These the BEST?

I’ve been making these Mini Chicken Burgers with Herbs for well over a decade now. In fact, my Freezer Club deemed them a “home run” recipe and it became one that we made for our group several times per year!

Here’s the deal. These miniature patties of ground chicken goodness fit every value I have for a family meal:

Tasty? Check.
Kids like them? Check.
Easy to make? Check.
Healthy? Check.
Freezable? Check.

mini chicken burger recipe

They take just minutes to cook on the stovetop and the taste is out of this world, thanks to fresh garlic, lemon juice, parsley, and the seasoning. The bread crumb coating get toasted on the outside and forms a nice crust that seals in all the juices, too.

Bottom line: No complaints from my crew when I make these. #winnerdinner

How to Make Chicken Burgers

Watch this 1 minute video tutorial to see just how easy it is to make these Mini Chicken Burgers with Herbs…

How Do I Freeze Chicken Burgers?

A super smart use of time is to double (or triple) the batch and freeze chicken burgers for later. If you’re already getting your kitchen, bowls, and utensils dirty, why not spend just a few more minutes putting together an extra batch or two for a future dinner?

To freeze for later, place the burgers on a sheet pan and flash freeze them for an hour or so. Once they are hard, toss them in a gallon-sized freezer bag or container and seal well. Freeze for up to 3 months.

How Should I Serve Chicken Burgers?

white plate with chicken burger on bun, sweet potato fries, and grapes

We have two suggestions for how to serve chicken burgers.

  1. Serve them a la carte with Avocado Aioli on top or on the side. Dipping each bite of my mini chicken burger in the avocado aioli is my hands-down favorite way to eat them! The sauce is super easy to whip up.
  2. Serve them on a bun, topped with your favorite cheese if you want. I would suggest Provolone or Havarti cheese over the top, but pick whatever kind you love. Kids especially love the burgers served this way. You can also top them with lettuce (or arugula), tomato slices, and that amazing Avocado Aioli I mentioned.

As for side dish ideas, we enjoy sweet potato fries or Oven Fries and some fruit for a simple weeknight meal.

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Looking for more easy, kid-friendly freezer meals like this one? We have a whole round-up of 30+ Kid-Friendly Freezer Meals here or get started with a few of these favorites…

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chicken burger on a bun with cheese on a plate

Mini Chicken Burgers with Herbs

Mini Chicken Burgers with Herbs are kid-friendly, healthy and tasty! Freezer meal instructions included. This meal is a winner dinner again and again!

Yield: 8 servings (2 mini burgers per person) 1x
Prep: 15 minutesCook: 10 minutesTotal: 25 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground chicken (sub: ground turkey)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs (recommend: whole wheat Panko breadcrumbs) (*For Gluten-free option see note below.)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • Optional: cheese slices (i.e. provolone, cheddar, mozzarella)

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Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, use a fork or your hands to gently combine the ground chicken, garlic, parsley, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 16 small patties.
  2. Place the bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Coat each patty in the crumbs on both sides; set aside. (Freezing instructions begin here.)
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmery. Add some of the patties (try not to overcrowd the pan) and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through. They are cooked through when there is no longer any pink inside or they reach 165°F internally. (Note: If the patties brown before they’re cooked through, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and continue to cook for a few minutes more.) Repeat this step with the remaining oil and patties.
  4. Serve the chicken burgers a la carte or on mini buns with a cheese slice on top, if desired.

Freeze For Later: Follow Steps 1-2. Place the patties on a parchment or wax paper lined baking sheet in a single layer and set in the freezer to flash freeze for about an hour. After they are frozen, transfer to a large resealable bag and store for up to 3 months.

Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the patties overnight in the refrigerator. Follow Steps 3-4.


Notes/Tips

*For a Gluten-Free Option: Coat the mini chicken burgers in almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs. If serving on buns, use gluten-free buns.

Where We Get Our Ground Chicken: We get our meat from ButcherBox. The chicken is organic and curated from small, trusted farms. We highly recommend this service to source healthy meat–like uncured bacon, wild salmon, and grass-fed beef–and have used it for years ourselves. Read my honest review here. 

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Cuisine: American Method: Stove Top

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Rachel dreams about creating recipes (literally) and uses her husband, her 3 kids, and even the neighbors as guinea pigs several nights a week. She believes that good food has the power to bring families and friends closer together and continues to wake up excited about her job each day, even after 10+ years!

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  1. AvatarJoan Benson says

    Posted on 4/28/22 at 10:20 pm

    I have two questions. I also have some Butcher Box ground chicken, which is frozen. Is it okay to thaw it, then prep the chicken burgers, then freeze then again before coming? Alternately, would it work to freeze these after they are cooked? Just trying to figure out the best way to make them!

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 5/1/22 at 9:29 am

      Great questions. We get these a lot. 1) It’s absolutely safe to do that and really does work out just fine. Just be sure to use your ground chicken right away after it’s thawed. 2) I don’t personally recommend freezing these after they are thawed, just because they may get overcooked and dried out when rewarming. However, if you have leftovers you won’t get to, it’s always worth a try! Let me know if you do and how it turns out. I’m always learning, too!

      Reply
  2. AvatarLinda says

    Posted on 9/9/21 at 1:29 pm

    What are your thoughts on using ground turkey instead of groud chicken?

    Reply
    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 9/9/21 at 2:15 pm

      I’ve done it and it works just fine!

      Reply
  3. AvatarTania says

    Posted on 7/5/18 at 9:30 am

    Can I cook these then freeze them for my family to reheat?

    Reply
    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 7/5/18 at 10:43 am

      Yes, you certainly can but I think they turn out best when you freeze them BEFORE cooking them. See our freezing instructions for the best way to prepare them for the freezer.

      Reply
  4. AvatarDonna says

    Posted on 4/19/18 at 11:41 pm

    Burgers are yummy. I made 4 big ones and served them with spaghetti squash and marinara per your good suggestion. Thanks for the recipe. Will make again!

    Reply
    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 4/21/18 at 8:33 pm

      Yummy! Sounds delish.

      Reply
  5. AvatarKathi Wirth says

    Posted on 9/9/15 at 11:19 pm

    Just found your website when I was looking for freezer meals. I’m in Australia but my sister and her husband are coming for a month’s visit from the US. I wanted some different meals to freeze and was so excited to see such a variety here! Such a blessing…thanks so much for such a great site! Can’t wait to try them out!

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    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 9/10/15 at 7:45 am

      Great idea to stock up for the family!! That way you can enjoy relationship time and not stress about food. Have a wonderful visit.

      Reply
  6. AvatarSahira says

    Posted on 8/6/15 at 8:51 pm

    Oh. My. God. These were soooo good! I didn’t make the mini versions and they made fantastic, juicy burgers. Love the idea of the lemon juice. Thanks!

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    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 8/8/15 at 9:59 am

      Oooo, that’s awesome that they were a hit. I’m obsessed with them, too.

      Reply
  7. AvatarJanhavi says

    Posted on 5/27/15 at 10:18 am

    Hey Rachel, I tried these burger patties and they turned out so beautiful! My entire family enjoyed it. Thanks a ton! Brilliant recipe and its so easy! I loved it! 😀

    Reply
    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 5/28/15 at 8:47 am

      Awesome to hear, Janhavi! I need to make these again soon. Miraculously, no one ever complains at dinner with these.

      Reply
  8. AvatarMary Anne Deck says

    Posted on 9/18/14 at 12:10 am

    JUST HAPPENED ON THIS GREAT PAGE ANAD THESE WONDERFUL SUGGESTIONS AS I WAS SIGNING UP FOR TAKE THEM A MEAL.
    LOVE these recipes and really cant wait to try some of them. The family
    we are signing up for have two little girls so was looking to see something I could add to my chicken n dumplings meal that the kids might enjoy..just in case, Going to do these chicken burgers for sure. They sound so great and would be great for them to have on hand even for a lunch if they don’t use for /with my dinner. Going to get myself signed up for sure..and love your presentation and directions for the recipes!! How could I not be successful with so much help from you. Thanks so Much!!

    Reply
    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 9/18/14 at 8:09 am

      Thanks Mary Anne. It’s always encouraging to hear that our recipes (and blog in general) is helpful, so thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. In my humble experience, these chicken burgers are always a win.

      Reply
  9. AvatarAmy M says

    Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:58 pm

    I made these and they were so yummy! Everyone loved them, but my picky eater she saw the parsley. Next time I’ll make it smaller :)Thank you for the delicious recipe, I’m always nervous trying a new recipe off the internet since everyone has different taste, but this was great!

    Reply
    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 9/18/14 at 8:08 am

      Oh those keen eyes of picky eaters! 🙂

      Reply
  10. AvatarSue says

    Posted on 11/11/13 at 3:46 pm

    Did you ever BBQ these? Would prefer to as oppose to frying on oil
    Tnx

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    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 11/11/13 at 3:49 pm

      Hi Sue, I have not grilled them. If you do, I would suggest not dipping them in the bread crumbs. You could stir some of the bread crumbs into the mixture, though. We just had these last night and they are so flavorful. Hope you enjoy them and the grilling works out. I think it sounds yummy.

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      • AvatarSue says

        Posted on 11/11/13 at 3:59 pm

        Thanks so much. I would love to get Into freezing a bunch of meals and the ones on this site look awesome! Keep them coming 🙂

        Reply

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