Indian Spiced Chicken Burgers

I have to admit, I did not know what to expect from these spicy chicken burgers. I don’t often use ground chicken because it often seems very lean but after reviewing the recipe I decided to give it a try because of the straight-forward directions.

I was able to assemble the burgers in less than 20 minutes. The longest steps were making the ginger and garlic paste but if you already had those on hand, the recipe would be even faster.

When I made the patties, I was doubtful because the chicken mixture was very wet. However, the patties miraculously stayed together while flipping. They browned nicely within 3 to 4 minutes a side.

The final result was a complete surprise to me. I enjoyed the flavor of the burgers that were reminiscent of the spices of a mild tandoori chicken. The texture of the chicken patty was brown and crispy on the outside but tender inside.

Based on my personal preference, I would increase the spices and reduce the vegetables or cook them a bit before adding to make them softer, but these are small tweaks.

Overall, this was a surprise meal that has now opened me up to the idea of using ground chicken for burgers. My son, who is very picky enjoyed the burgers so it is mild enough for kids. I don’t enjoy chutney so I will have to play with options for the best condiments for the burgers. I made the burgers for lunch and served them with sweet potato chips.