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An Indian spiced chicken burger, with chutney and red onions on top and a bowl of chutney on the side.
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Indian Spiced Chicken Burger

These juicy Indian chicken burgers are made with ground chicken thighs, chiles, tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, and spices. They're easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 563

Ingredients

For the Indian chicken burgers

  • 1 pound 10 oz ground chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon full-fat Greek-style yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 3 green chiles, such as jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 small tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup mild vegetable oil, for frying, plus more for your hands

To serve

  • 12 small burger buns, naan, or pita bread
  • Chutney (optional)
  • 1 red onion, sliced into 12 rings
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Instructions

Make the Indian chicken burgers

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken with all the remaining ingredients (except the oil) and mix well.
  • Oil your hands and divide the mixture into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten to a patty. Each burger should be 3/4-inch (2 cm) high. Cover the patties with plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out.
  • In a large skillet over high heat, warm the oil. To test that the oil is hot, cut one of the onion slices in half and dip the tip into the oil, it should start to sizzle immediately. If not, heat the oil for a bit longer and check again.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and wait 30 seconds. Working in batches, slip the burger patties in from the edge to prevent the oil from splashing and burning your hand. Do not overload the pan. Fry the burgers in a single layer with enough space for you to turn them safely, until well browned on both sides and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining burger patties.

Serve

  • Slice open the burger buns and spread both sides with a thin layer of chutney, if using. Top with a burger patty and a slice of onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 2burgers | Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 559mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g