Pesto Chicken Burgers

These delicious pesto chicken burgers are incredibly juicy and full of flavour! They can be cooked on the grill or stovetop, and are so easy to prep. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, you definitely have to try out these burgers this summer! {Gluten-free, dairy-free, keto-friendly and low carb}

The warm weather is here and for me, that means grilling and cookouts! These pesto chicken burgers are flavoured with this homemade Dairy-Free Pesto which adds the most incredible flavour and results in a nice juicy burger!

The olive oil from the pesto seeps through the burger and gives it an almost crispy exterior and can also help prevent the burger from sticking to the grill.

These burgers are so easy to make and will be sure to impress your friends and family. You’d never guess they consist of only a few simple ingredients.

Serve them alongside some of this No-Mayo Broccoli Apple Salad or Spiralized Greek Cucumber Salad and your other favourite BBQ sides!

For more healthy burgers, be sure to try these Chicken Feta Burgers and Worcestershire Sauce Burgers!

Why You Need to Try these Pesto Chicken Burgers

• Easy: These burgers are made with a few simple ingredients and take no more than 10 minutes to prep. They are ready to serve in 20 minutes, making them perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
• Healthier: If you are looking to cut down on red meat, these chicken burgers are a great substitution! Lower in saturated fat but still high in protein. Without a bun, they are also low carb and gluten-free.
• Make ahead: These burgers can be made ahead of time, perfect if you are planning them as part of a bigger feast. They are also freezer-friendly. Be sure to keep reading for freezer notes!

How To Make Pesto Chicken Burgers

Preheat the grill to medium high. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, pesto, almond flour, salt and pepper.

Mix until combined.

Form mixture into four patties that are about half an inch in thickness. You may wish to put a slight dimple in the centre to prevent the burger from puffing up when grilling.

Place the burgers on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side.

Can you cook these burgers on the stove?

Yes! If you don’t have a grill, just add a little oil to a grill pan or skillet on a medium-high heat. Cook on both sides until brown and cooked through.

Can you make chicken burgers ahead of time?

Yes, you can mix together the burger ingredients and keep covered in the fridge for up to a day ahead of cooking. Similarly, you can form the patties and keep them in an airtight container with the layers separated by parchment paper.

If you have any leftover cooked burgers, they will keep in the fridge for up to four days and can be reheated in the oven or on the stove top.

Can you freeze these chicken burgers?

You can freeze these burgers either from a raw or cooked state. If cooking from an uncooked frozen state, place on the grill and cook until the burgers reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Defrost frozen cooked burgers in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Uncooked patties will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Freeze the burgers on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag or freezer-safe container.

Substitutions:

• If you don’t have almond flour, you can sub in regular or gluten-free bread crumbs.
• I highly recommend using this dairy-free pesto recipe, but feel free to sub in your preferred homemade or store-bought pesto.

Suggested Burger Toppings

I like to serve these burgers warm on a bun, over a salad, or wedged between two tomato slices for a lower carb option.

When serving them as a burger, I recommend topping them with additional pesto and a sprinkle of feta cheese. You can of course top them with any of your favourite things including:

• Fresh tomato slices
• Bacon bits
• Mozzarella cheese
• Fresh lettuce
• Arugula

What to serve with these burgers

I like to serve these burgers with a couple of side salads, and of course, some fries or sweet potato fries, for a more indulgent meal! These recipes will all work really well paired with these burgers:

• Spiralized Greek Cucumber Salad
• Grilled Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad
• Blueberry Walnut Salad with Lemon Dressing
• Asparagus & Tomato Salad
• Healthy Pasta Salad
• Greek Quinoa Salad
• 3-Ingredient Tomato Soup

Recipe Tips:

• Make up a batch of the pesto in advance to save time, or use store-bought for a super quick and easy meal!
• Make sure you don’t overcook the burgers as they will dry out. Cook until burgers reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
• Mix the ingredients together with your hands. It may be a little messy but it will ensure that everything is really well combined. You can coat your hands with a little bit of oil to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.

More Easy Recipes With Pesto

• Pesto Breakfast Sandwiches
• Pesto Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
• Lightened Up Pesto Chicken Pizza
• Cashew Pesto Chicken
• Pesto Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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