The Best Chicken Parm Burger recipe takes the fabulous flavors of Chicken Parmesan and puts them into an amazing burger. The ground chicken has fresh Parmesan cheese added as well as aromatic herbs to make a perfectly seasoned juicy burger topped with fresh basil, marinara sauce, and fresh mozzarella.
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❤️ Why this recipe works
- These chicken parmesan burgers are always a hit at our family BBQs
- These are Keto-friendly chicken parm burgers. Use a lettuce or collard wrap in lieu of a ciabatta roll.
- Adding freshly grated Parmesan and Italian seasoning to the chicken parm burger adds a nice level of flavor to make a great Italian burger.
🔪 Ingredients
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- ground chicken breast
- Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning or store-bought
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- ground fennel
- salt
- homemade marinara Store-bought can be used
- fresh basil leaves
- fresh mozzarella
- ciabatta rolls
- olive oil
- fresh garlic clove
🍲 Equipment
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- If using a grill, preheat grill to 400°F.Stovetop: If cooking on the stove, use either a grill pan or frying pan and heat over medium-high heat, and spray the pan with non-stick spray.
- Place the chicken parm burgers on the preheated grill or pan, reduce heat to 350°F or medium heat on the stovetop. Cook the burgers about 4 - 5 minutes then flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Place 2 Tablespoons of Marinara Sauce on each chicken burger. Add a basil leaf or two and top with a slice of fresh mozzarella. Close the grill or cover the pan with a lid to melt the cheese. This should take another minute or two to melt the mozzarella cheese.
- The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check the temperature. Remove from grill and serve on ciabatta rolls.
💭 Eileen's Tips for Success
- Ground chicken burgers are not difficult to work with but you need to know they need added flavor because they are low in fat. Be sure to add spices to the burger.
- Wetting your hands with a dab of water before forming the chicken patties will help the poultry from sticking to your hands.
- Save money and buy boneless skinless chicken breasts when they are on sale. Use a food processor to chop the chicken into chunks and add to the processor. Pulse 4-5 times to break down the chicken instead of buying ground chicken.
- The burger is gluten-free for those who are gluten-free, use either gluten-free bread or lettuce wrap.
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
Once you have formed the chicken patties place them on a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick baking spray.
Place the tray in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes so the chicken burgers get firm.
Remove the tray from the freezer.
The chicken burgers can be stacked with wax paper in between each patty and placed in a freezer-safe bag. The bag should be labeled with the date and identifying that chicken parm burgers are in the freezer bag.
When ready to cook the burgers. Remove from freezer.
I have cooked them from the frozen state and also after defrosting the burgers.
Personally, whatever is easier for you at the time of cooking will work.
The internal temperature of the parmesan chicken burger should be 165°F/74°C.
I use either homemade ground boneless, chicken breasts or store-bought ground chicken with 80% to 85% fat-free. Darker meat that includes chicken thighs is full of flavor as well because it has a higher fat count.
Once the patties are formed, place them on a baking sheet in the freezer for about 15 to 20 minutes before cooking. This will help keep the burgers together.
📖 Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.
- This recipe will work with ground turkey.
- Try adding sun-dried tomatoes to the ground chicken patties for texture.
- If you like a bit of spice, add Italian pepper flakes or Calabrian chiles.
- When fresh herbs are available, use either basil or oregano in the chicken meat.
- We use ciabatta rolls but regular hamburger buns or potato rolls work too.
⭐ How to store, reheat, and freeze
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven wrapped in foil at 350°F or in a microwave and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Freezer Instructions: These freeze very well and I have an entire explanation to make and freeze chicken parm burgers under FAQs.
🥗 Serving Suggestions
Roasted Spaghetti Squash would pair nicely with this chicken parmesan burger.
A simple Arugula salad with a homemade vinaigrette is a light side dish to balance the bold flavors of this burger.
Zuppa Toscana Soup would be a great soup/sandwich combo.
Roasted Green Beans of roasted broccoli, both have just a few simple ingredients and are ready in no time.
Serve with a side of extra marinara sauce for dipping the chicken parmigiana patty.
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The Best Chicken Parm Burger
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Ingredients
How to Prepare Chicken Parm Burger
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground fennel
- ½ teaspoon salt
- non-stick cooking spray
Toppings
- 1 cup homemade marinara Store-bought can be used
- 12 fresh basil leaves
- 8 ounces sliced fresh mozzarella
Ciabatta Rolls
- 4 ciabatta rolls
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and sliced in half
Instructions
How to grind chicken breasts for burgers
- Cut the chicken breasts into 2-3 inch chunks.
- Place the chicken in the base of a food processor with grating blade. Pulse to break up and grind chicken. Note 1
- Remove chicken from processor and place in a medium bowl. Add the parmesan cheese, Italian seasonings, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ground fennel, and salt. Gently mix ingredients together.
- Place a piece of wax paper on a baking sheet. Using 4 ounces of chicken per patty, Form into round patties.
- Place the patties on the baking sheet and place in the freezer for 15-20 minutes. Note 2
How to make Chicken Parm Burgers
- If using a grill, clean grill grates and spray with non-stick spray or brush the grates with olive oil. Preheat grill to 400°F. Stovetop: If cooking on the stove, use either a grill pan or frying pan and heat over medium-high heat, and spray the pan with non-stick spray.
- Remove the Place the chicken parm burgers on the preheated grill or pan, reduce heat to 350°F or medium heat on the stovetop. Cook the burgers for 4-5 minutes then flip and cook another 3 minutes.
- Place 2 Tablespoons of Marinara Sauce on each chicken burger. Add a basil leaf or two and top with mozzarella. Close the grill or cover the pan with a lid to melt the cheese. This should take another minute or two.
- The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check the temperature. Remove from grill and serve on ciabatta rolls.
To Prepare the Ciabatta Rolls
- Spread ½ teaspoon of olive oil on the inside of the rolls. Rub with the garlic clove.
- With 2 minutes left of cooking the chicken burgers, place the rolls, sliced side down on the second shelf of the grill. Let toast to your desired doneness.
- Serve the chicken parm burger on the toasted Ciabatta Roll. Enjoy!
Aish
What a great post Emily! The chicken park burger looks amazing and I’m thibking about making it soon. I’ll probably won’t use tomatoes shut other than that, I’ll go for everything else in the list.
Eileen xo
Awesome Aish! I hope you check back in after you make this one!
Colleen
What a delicious idea to put chicken parm in a burgur! A must try for me.
Eileen xo
Colleen, I love chicken parm, so this is a no-brainer delicious one for me and the family. Enjoy!
Tiffany La Forge-Grau
Wow my mouth is watering! Also, I loved learning that chicken parm isn't actually Italian lol! - Learn something new everyday! This is a great recipe and definitely going to become a staple in this household 🙂
Eileen xo
Tiffany, I love learning about food origins too. I hope you enjoy these chicken parm burgers
Emily
I've literally just eaten my dinner 5 mins ago and I'm drooling at this haha it looks AMAZING!
Eileen xo
That is awesome Emily! I hope you make this chicken parm burger soon and let me know how it goes for you! Enjoy!
Nicole
OKay, so this looks delicious! I am going to have to try this. My husband has been wanting us to try more chicken recipes.
Eileen xo
I hope your husband enjoys these chicken burgers as much as my family!
Sri Mallya
You are making me hungry. This looks so delicious. Wish I vould grab this right now.yum
Eileen xo
I hope you make these burgers and enjoy!
Anne Murphy
Those sound delicious! And I agree, chicken burgers need some help. This is a great way to give it.
Kiki Johnson
Basil, tomatoes, and cheese?!! I am all in! This chicken sandwich sounds so delicious and your photography is making me drool! LOVE it!
Eileen xo
Thank you, Kiki! I hope you enjoy the chicken parm burgers!
Kim @ Berly's Kitchen
This is a gorgeous burger! I love that it's grilled chicken instead of fried. Plus, you've used ciabatta! That's a bread that will hold up to just about any sandwich or burger. This is one we would definitely try!
Eileen xo
Thank you Kim! I hope your family enjoys the burgers!
Karyl Henry
I do buy pre-ground chicken and you're right...it is quite a bit more expensive. I do need to try grinding my own chicken. These burgers look really good! I'm definitely going to have to give them a try
Prasanna Hede
Omg this is so amazing and perfect for summer,I will definitely try soon.Love a good parmesan sandwich.
Veena Azmanov
I love the sound of this burger. Chicken and parmesan is definitely a wonderful combination but never tried it as a burger. Definitely going to try this soon. Sounds yum
debi at Life Currents
What a fun and healthier burger. I love that you made it chicken parm style. Great recipe.
Eileen xo
Thank you Debi, I am happy you like the recipe!
Analida @ ethnicspoon.com
I am loving these ground chicken burger and the flavors are fantastic. I buy boneless skinless chicken all the time and I have never dropped in in my food processor to make ground chicken. Thanks for the tip!
Anna
Oh yum! Just looking at this recipe made me hungry! Love the idea to use marinara sauce there! Very clever!
Eileen xo
Thank you Anna! This is becoming a very popular recipe for me. My family has always loved it.The marinara sauce is a hit on so many foods too
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen
You're so right about ground chicken needing added flavor! I tend to do turkey burgers more often than chicken, but this one looks fantastic! It's such a fun way to enjoy an Italian favorite during grilling season - YUM!
Eileen xo
Exactly Ashley, I hope you enjoy these chicken parm burgers.
Nicole | Nourishing Wild
Yum! This is such a creative idea, and so beautifully done, too. It'll be great for a cookout!
Eileen xo
I'm happy you enjoy these chicken parm burgers!
Femi. O
This chicken parm burger looks amazing and makes too much sense. I'll be adding it to my try list!
Eileen xo
Awesome Femi, I hope you let me know how they come out for you!
Andrea
What a great burger for the summer season! I'm definitely going to make it soon, it looks SO tasty!
Eileen xo
Thank you, Andrea! Enjoy the chicken parm burger!
Cindy
Looks fab, just wondering if it's really necessary to grind up the chicken if I want to save time. Like would a thin chicken cutlet do the job with some seasoning on top? tysm
Eileen xo
Cindy, feel free to use the same recipe on a boneless chicken breast! The flavors are also awesome. Let me know when you make it, send me a pic and enjoy!
Jessica (Swanky Recipes)
There is this cute little bistro close to my house in New Orleans that serves the best chicken parmesan sandwich! These flavors sound refreshing for summer and I bet this will be a hit for summer cookouts, potlucks and holiday parties!
Eileen xo
Absolutely, Jessica, these are a favorite and perfect for BBQs.
Kitty
Love the hack of making ground chicken. It is so expensive in the store. Looks delicious!
Eileen xo
I agree, store purchased ground chicken is super expensive and making your own is super easy.
Rachel
These look delicious! My family loves chicken parm, and this is a perfect way to enjoy it over the summer. I especially like your idea of freezing some for later.
Eileen xo
Thank you Rachel. I always make extra chicken parm burgers for later, saves so much time and the kids are always using them during the week
lauren
sounds positively drool worthy! love chicken parm but it's always so greasy and gigantic. this is much more manageable and way healthier without loosing any flavor!
Dominique | Perchance to Cook
I'm definitely saving this recipe to make because chicken parmesan is my husbands favorite. He'll be thrilled to try this for lunch. 🙂
Eileen xo
You made my day, I hope your husband enjoys the burger, we love it!
Monica | Nourish & Fete
Oh, I love chicken parm anything, and I also love making a big batch of marinara to have on hand as a component of other meals, so this is an exciting addition to our menu line-up! And absolutely perfect for summer grilling!
Eileen xo
Monica, you made my day! I hope you enjoy these chicken parm burgers.
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness
My family is also really into chicken parm. Somehow I have never made it at home!
Eileen xo
I hope you do and your family enjoys!
Amanda
What a great burger to celebrate grilling season! We love chicken burgers and you've just taken them to the next level by serving them parm-style. I love that you can freeze them so easily, too. So convenient for summer entertaining!
Eileen xo
Thank you Amanda! WE do love these chicken parm burgers and being able to freeze is a huge bonus!
Jenni
Wow! What a great recipe!!! Chicken Parm is one of my favorite meals, but I have never turned it into a burger before! Gotta do that! I love all the great notes you gave to help make this really easily!
Eileen xo
Thank you so much Jenni! These are a favorite for us too!
Rebecca Hubbell
My husband is a huge chicken parm fan and he went crazy for these!
Eileen xo
Awesome Rebecca! I'm so glad your hubs enjoys these chicken parm burgers! Made my day!
Jessica
This looks like dinner heaven!!! I'm always looking for non-boring chicken recipes!
Eileen xo
Thank you Jessica. A favorite of my families too!