This Easy Grilled Cheddar Chicken Burger brings all the smoky, bold goodness of summer grilling into a 20-minute meal. Made with seasoned ground chicken, sharp cheddar, red onion, and a hint of spice, these burgers are juicy, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.
Unlike beef burgers, chicken burgers can be tricky—but not this one. With just a few pro tips (like not overmixing and forming a firm patty), you’ll get golden, grill-marked perfection every time. The melted cheddar adds richness, while cilantro and spices bring in a touch of freshness and heat.
Stack them high with your favorite toppings—think guacamole, sour cream, or even a tangy slaw. Whether you’re grilling outdoors or using a stovetop grill pan, this recipe delivers a satisfying, protein-packed dinner that never gets old.
Ingredients for Easy Grilled Cheddar Chicken Burger
How to Make Grilled Cheddar Chicken Burgers
Prep Grill: Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium heat. Lightly oil the grates.
Mix Burger Base: In a bowl, gently combine ground chicken with onion, cilantro, cumin, paprika, cheddar, salt, and pepper. Don’t overmix.
Shape Patties: Form into 4 equal patties, about ½-inch thick.
Grill Burgers: Cook for 5–7 minutes per side, or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
Serve: Add to buns with your favorite toppings—guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, etc.
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Firm Patty = Less Crumble: Use gentle hands and firm pressure to shape the patties.
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Don’t Overmix: Breaking the chicken into the bowl before seasoning helps mix without compacting the meat.
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Grill Indoors or Out: These cook up beautifully on a grill pan or cast iron skillet too.
Great served with sweet potato fries, grilled corn, or a fresh summer salad.
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4 servings
1 burger
- Amount per serving
- Calories291
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17g22%
- Saturated Fat 6g30%
- Trans Fat 0.1g
- Monounsaturated Fat 7g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
- Cholesterol 156mg52%
- Sodium 166mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 2g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Total Sugars 1g
- Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
- Protein 32g
- Vitamin A 415mcg47%
- Vitamin C 1mg2%
- Calcium 86mg7%
- Iron 2mg12%
- Potassium 940mg20%
- Vitamin D 0mcg0%
- Vitamin E 1mg7%
- Vitamin K 3mcg3%
- Thiamin 3mg250%
- Riboflavin 3mg231%
- Niacin 9mg57%
- Vitamin B6 10mg589%
- Folate 6mcg2%
- Vitamin B12 5mg209%
- Biotin 2mcg7%
- Pantothenic Acid 4mg80%
- Phosphorus 10mg1%
- Iodine 2mcg2%
- Magnesium 6mg2%
- Zinc 5mg46%
- Selenium 10mcg19%
- Copper 2mg223%
- Manganese 1mg44%
- Chromium 0mcg0%
- Molybdenum 0mcg0%
- Chloride 1mg1%
* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
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