This easy recipe for Buffalo Chicken Burgers is super versatile and a healthy alternative to traditional hamburgers. These flavorful, spicy patties are low carb, keto friendly, and gluten free. The simplicity in preparing this delicious entree will have you craving another zesty Buffalo Chicken slider soon.
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The versatility of this recipe is the key to its success. You can choose to grill, bake, or cook Buffalo Chicken Burgers in a skillet and enjoy equally delicious results. The preparation for this dish is easy because you get to choose what works best for you.
Buffalo Chicken Burgers are a healthy option to serve for lunch or dinner because they are naturally low carb, keto friendly, and gluten free.
These spicy buffalo chicken patties can also be dressed up according to any preference, whether that means a cheesy cheddar topping, ranch dressing, or simply lettuce and tomato.
The incredible flavors of this dish may also be enjoyed as a Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole, which is a great alternative recipe to make especially if you are looking for an equally low carb, spicy, and cheesy meal. Try pairing Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Loaded Bell Pepper Nachos on game day!
Why This Recipe Works
This versatile recipe can be prepared multiple ways. Prepare these quick and easy burgers on the grill, baked in the oven or in a skillet.
Healthier than traditional beef burgers, this recipe is a family favorite and incredibly flavorful.
Buffalo Chicken Burgers are suitable for low carb, keto, and gluten free diets. You can even serve the patties in a lettuce wrap or on gluten free and low carb buns. There are only 4 net carbohydrates per burger patty.
How To Make Buffalo Chicken Burgers
Ingredients
- Ground Chicken: I use very lean chicken, but any kind will work.
- Blanched Almond Flour: if you are not low carb or gluten free, you can use regular, all purpose flour or bread crumbs.
- Buffalo Sauce: I always use Frank’s or Sweet Baby Ray’s, but you can use whatever brand you like.
- Garlic and Shallot: you can use a small onion in place of the shallot, if preferred.
- Salt and Pepper
- Optional Toppings: lettuce, tomato, blue cheese, Ranch dressing and/or blue cheese dressing are delicious on these burgers.
The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
Finely dice the shallot and mince the garlic.
Create!
Combine the ground chicken, almond flour, Buffalo sauce, garlic, shallot, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until just blended.
You can gradually add more almond flour if the mixture is too wet and not sticking together.
Form the mixture into 4 evenly sized, 1-inch thick patties.
Heat a large, flat skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Once the skillet is hot, add the burgers. Cook 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the burgers are cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Chicken is done when a meat thermometer inserted into the center reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Chef’s Tip: you can also bake these burgers in the oven at 350°F until cooked through, flipping once during cooking, or on the grill.
Present!
Serve with desired toppings.
You can enjoy these burgers on regular hamburger buns, gluten free buns, low carb buns, or wrapped in lettuce.
Tips and Techniques
- Burgers can also be baked in the oven at 350°F until cooked through, flipping once during cooking, or on the grill.
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days.
FAQ’s
What Do You Eat Buffalo Chicken Burgers With?
You can serve buffalo chicken burgers with all types of sides. Here are a few ideas:
- French Fries or Oven Roasted Potato Wedges
- Rutabaga Fries (for low carb diets)
- Mashed Cauliflower
- Potato Salad
- Loaded Cauliflower Salad
- Green Bean Almondine
- Broccoli Salad
…and so much more!
Is Buffalo Chicken Spicy?
Buffalo chicken can be made to be mild, medium or spicy, depending on what sauce you choose to use.
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Buffalo Chicken Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup shallot (minced, can use onion)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup blanched almond flour (can use regular flour or bread crumbs)
- 2 tablespoons Buffalo sauce
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine the ground chicken, shallot, garlic, almond flour, Buffalo sauce, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until just blended.
- Form the mixture into 4 evenly sized, 1-inch thick patties.
- Heat a large, flat skillet over medium-high. Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add burgers to the hot skillet. Cook 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the burgers are cooked through and no longer pink in the center. The internal temperature should reach 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer inserted into the center.
- Serve as desired.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Burgers can also be baked in the oven at 350°F until cooked through, flipping once during cooking, or on the grill.
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days.
