Description
Sink your teeth into these crispy hot honey chicken burgers, a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors. Each juicy chicken patty is coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, drizzled with hot honey, and topped with fresh lettuce and creamy mayo, making them perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to summer barbecues. Ready in just 30 minutes, these crowd-pleasing burgers are not only delicious but also a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers. Customize the heat level to your liking and enjoy a satisfying meal that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 burger buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Sliced pickles (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Form into four patties.
- Set up a breading station with flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.
- Dredge each patty in flour, dip into eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook patties for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drizzle hot honey over patties during the last minute of cooking.
- Assemble burgers on toasted buns with mayonnaise and shredded lettuce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg