Chicken Burgers with Bright Chimichurri
Chicken Burgers with Bright Chimichurri balance juicy, coarsely chopped chicken thighs with a fresh herb sauce that’s garlicky, tangy, and lightly spicy. The chimichurri soaks into the patties for bold flavor, while a creamy chimichurri mayo adds a cool, zippy finish. Ideal for a casual weeknight dinner or a laid-back weekend cookout when you want something vibrant and satisfying.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Burgers with Bright Chimichurri, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
To make the chimichurri: Finely chop the herbs with a sharp knife; add the sliced garlic to the mixture.
- 2
Keep chopping until the mixture is very fine; transfer it to a bowl.
- 3
Stir in the 1/4 cup olive oil, white wine vinegar, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, cumin, and red pepper flakes.
- 4
Wrap and refrigerate until needed.
- 5
To make the burgers: Place the chicken thighs in the freezer until firm and half-frozen, about 30 minutes.
- 6
Place the thighs on a cutting board and, using a large sharp knife or heavy cleaver, chop until they resemble coarsely ground meat.
- 7
Alternatively, place the chicken in a food processor; pulse on and off, scraping the sides often, until the texture resembles coarsely ground meat.
- 8
Transfer the chicken to a bowl, add the 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 cup chimichurri sauce, and use a fork to mix thoroughly.
- 9
With damp hands, shape the chicken mixture into 4 equal patties, about 1/2 inch thick; cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
- 10
Stir the mayonnaise and the remaining chimichurri sauce together to make a spread for the buns; refrigerate until needed.
- 11
Remove the burgers from the fridge and sprinkle breadcrumbs on both sides.
- 12
Add olive oil to a large nonstick skillet and set over medium-high heat. When hot, but before the oil smokes, add the burgers and cook about 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should register 145 to 150 degrees F (63 to 65 degrees C).
- 13
Let the burgers rest for a minute or two. Serve on buns spread with the chimichurri mayo and the fixings of your choice.
- Calories 548.01 kcal High 27%
- Protein 32.85 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 16.88 g 6%
- Total Fat 39.19 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 8.22 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 159.53 mg High 53%
- Sodium 297.67 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 1.28 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 81.75 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.72 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 85.58 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 60.76 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 23.38 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chicken Burgers with Bright Chimichurri is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Bread Crumbs, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 548.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Burgers with Bright Chimichurri made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Bread Crumbs, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Oregano. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Burgers with Bright Chimichurri?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 548.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Burgers with Bright Chimichurri easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Chicken Burgers with Bright Chimichurri healthy?
- Chicken Burgers with Bright Chimichurri has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 548.01 calories and 32.85 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 297.67 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.22 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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