The Best Chicken Caesar Burger
Developed out of our love for grilling burgers AND the great flavors of a simple caesar salad, so why not combine the two!? That is exactly what we did and the result is out of this world. The perfect salad-burger spin that we will have on repeat at our house!
Ever Made a Smash Burger Taco?
If not, now is the time! Bring these flavors to a flattop griddle and make a Chicken Smash Burger Taco!
Key Ingredients + Substitutions
- ground chicken – just grab a pound of your favorite ground chicken at the grocery store.
- white onion – option to swap out for a sweet yellow onion, if you prefer.
- frozen butter – this is our secret ingredient for keeping it so juicy! We just keep a stick of butter in the freezer so it is always ready for tossing in a burger mix.
- mayo – adds a bit of flavor and some more moisture to keep things juicy!
- parmesan cheese – if you want to keep this dairy free you have the option to omit or find a dairy free option.
- bun of choice – just grab your favorite! Option to get whole wheat, gluten-free, or a simple lettuce bun.
- toppings: we topped this one with romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, & croutons because it is a chicken caesar burger after all, but you could top it any way you want.
How To Make A Chicken Caesar Burger
Begin this easy recipe by shredding the onion and the butter. Be sure to give the onion a good squeeze in a paper towel to remove the moisture.
Put all of the burger ingredients in a large bowl and mix to fully combine.
Meal Prep
Easily prep this chicken burger recipe ahead of time. Depending on how much time you have, you can either:
- make the chicken mixture in a bowl and cover in the fridge.
- form the patties and store then in an airtight container in the fridge overnight.
- make the patties, place parchment paper in between each one, and place them all in a freezer safe bag to store for up to 3 months.
Form into patties and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place a thumb-sized indent in the middle of each patty and sprinkle with salt and pepper. The pan can go in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
Place the burger patties on a preheated grill to cook. If using cheese, place the slices on during the last few minutes of cooking.
Enjoy with all the toppings!
Make It A Meal
You could simply serve this burger with some grilled potato wedges, grilled sweet potatoes, or a simple caesar side salad – you already have the ingredients out, so why not!?
Recipe FAQs and Tips
- How to keep a chicken burger juicy? First, add the frozen grated butter. Those little bits of butter in the burger mixture really help to keep them nice and moist! Second, keep an eye on the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Once they reach 160 degrees F in the middle, you want to take them off the grill.
- How long should I grill a chicken burger? Using a hot, greased gas grill, you will cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until they reach an internal temp of 160 degrees F (use a meat thermometer). A charcoal grill works too, just keep track of that internal temperature.
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Chicken Caesar Burger Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Freeze Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 47 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner/Entree
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Description
A delicious and easy grilled Chicken Caesar Burger that is juicy and packed with flavor! Perfect for summer!
Ingredients
Burgers:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup white onion, shredded
- 2–3 tablespoons frozen butter, shredded (regular or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely shredded
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
Toppings:
- hamburger bun of your choice (regular or gluten-free)
- romaine lettuce
- Caesar Dressing (or Dairy-Free Caesar Dressing)
- shaved parmesan cheese
- croutons
Instructions
- Grater: Place a cheese grater on top of 2-3 pieces of paper towel. Grate the white onion on top of the paper towel. Use the paper towel to gently squeeze out as much of the excess moisture from the onion. Use the same grater to shred the frozen butter.
- Burger Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated white onion, grated butter, 2 tablespoons mayo, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon worcestershire, 1 teaspoon dijon, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, & 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (if using).
- Make Patties: Prepare a small parchment-lined baking sheet. Divide burger mixture into 4 equal patties about 1/2-3/4 inches thick on the baking sheet. Press down in the middle of each patty with your thumb to create an indent. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes (this ensures they be easy to lift and that they will hold their shape on the grill).
- Prep: Ensure grill grates are clean and preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season the tops of the patties generously with salt and pepper.
- Grill: Place burgers on the hot grill over direct heat and close the lid. Let cook 5-6 minutes per side or until they reach 160 degrees internal temperature (use an instant-read thermometer). If using cheese, place on top during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. Remove and let rest 5 minutes.
- Build Burgers: place a piece of lettuce on top of the bottom bun. Follow with Caesar Dressing, chicken burger, more Caesar Dressing, red onion, lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons and top bun.
- Serve: Enjoy right away with your favorite side dishes!
Notes
- Liquid Smoke: this is totally optional! I love a bit of smokiness in my burger, but if that isn’t your thing (or you just don’t have it on hand), feel free to omit!
- Gluten-Free: serve on a gluten-free bun and either omit the croutons or use a gluten-free crouton.
- Dairy-Free: use plant-based butter, a dairy-free alternative for the parmesan cheese, and a dairy-free caesar dressing.
- Make ahead: feel free to make the patties the day before. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Freeze: simply make the patties and place a piece of parchment between each one as you stack. Place in a freezer-safe bag, label and place in freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight and then grill according to the instructions above.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 523
- Sugar: 5.4 g
- Sodium: 688.1 mg
- Fat: 30.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34.7 g
- Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 22.5 g
- Cholesterol: 126 mg
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Liz Sipley says
I made this for my Caesar salad loving husband and kids and BAM 💥. We’ve got a hit that the whole family loved. Thanks, Erin!
Traci Putman says
I made it tonight and it was DELICIOUS!!!
megan says
What can i sub for liquid smoke?
Erin says
Hi Megan – there isn’t really a sub for liquid smoke, but you can omit if you need to!