Spicy Chicken Burger
Turn up the heat with these succulent Spicy Chicken Burgers, perfect for adding a bold kick to your summer grilling lineup or weeknight dinner rotation. Made with tender, well-seasoned chicken breasts coated in a tantalizing blend of paprika, cayenne, garlic, and onion powders, these burgers are grilled to perfection for that smoky charred flavor. The creamy, homemade spicy mayo adds a fiery twist, while crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, zesty red onion, and tangy pickle slices create a medley of textures and flavors in every bite. Served on toasted burger buns, this easy recipe—with just 20 minutes of prep time and ready in under 40 minutes—is the ideal mix of spicy and satisfying. Perfect for fans of flavorful chicken burgers, this dish is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Burger buns
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Hot sauce
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 1 large Tomato
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 8 pieces Pickle slices
Instructions
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or a skillet over medium-high heat.
In a bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breast and cut it into four equal pieces, about 4 oz each.
Flatten the pieces slightly with a meat mallet for even cooking.
Coat the chicken pieces with olive oil, then evenly coat with the spice mixture.
Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and are nicely charred.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce by mixing the mayonnaise and hot sauce in a small bowl until well combined.
Slice the tomato and red onion into rings.
Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of the spicy mayo on the bottom half of each bun.
Place a piece of grilled chicken on top, followed by lettuce, a tomato slice, a few onion rings, and 2 pickle slices.
Spread more spicy mayo on the top half of the bun and place it on top of the burger.
Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.9 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 508 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 7964 mg | 346% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.0 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.2 g | ||
| Protein | 143.7 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 295 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2054 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
