These Chicken Avocado Burgers are an easy weeknight dinner in the oven or on the grill. This avocado chicken burgers recipe is gluten-free, paleo and can easily be made ahead of time during food prep.
*Originally published 4/2016. Updated 4/2025*
Hi friends!
Let’s talk about these chicken burgers with avocado shall we? While my husband and daughter could eat them multiple times a week, I’m not a huge fan of traditional beef burgers.
But these chicken burgers are an option I can get behind! They are perfect for a quick summer dinner and also great for food prep because they hold up well if made ahead of time and the flavors develop more, making them even more delicious!
Ground chicken is a great source of lean protein with a mild flavor, making it a great choice for things like burgers and meatballs. It holds things together but really lets the other flavors shine. These burgers are a great high protein, low carb option.
If you’re looking for other ground chicken recipes, try:
Health Benefits of Avocado
One of the key ingredients to these burgers is avocado. There are tons of health benefits of avocado and they are often added as a burger topping but this recipe takes things up a notch and actually mixes them right into the burger itself!
This helps keep the burgers moist, adds some healthy fats which can boost satiety as well as adding some vitamins and nutrients that other burgers lack.
For other ways to add avocado to your recipes, try: Cowboy Caviar, Avocado Cucumber Salsa with Pineapple or Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Slaw.
Ingredients for Avocado Chicken Burgers
For these burgers, you just need a few simple ingredients:
- Ground chicken – You could substitute ground turkey if needed
- Avocado – you’ll want one that’s slightly firm so it’ll hold its shape when diced
- Fresh ginger- either grated fresh ginger or ginger paste works well too
- Cilantro- adds tons of flavor
- Green onions – A mild onion flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients
- Serrano pepper – or jalapeno, optional to add spice!
- All-purpose seasoning – use your favorite blend. I like McCormick’s chicken seasoning
How To Make Chicken Avocado Burgers
To make these burgers, simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix gently to combine. Then form into patties and either bake in the oven or grill!
Best Toppings For Avocado Chicken Burgers
As with most burgers, the potential for toppings is limitless. Feel free to add:
- Your favorite cheese
- Red onion
- Pickles
- Guacamole
- Bacon
To make spicy avocado chicken burgers, mix a pepper into the burgers or top with some jalapenos!
Avocado Chicken Burgers in the Oven or On The Grill
Here’s how you make them:
PrintAvocado Chicken Burgers
These Avocado Chicken Burgers are an easy weeknight dinner in the oven or on the grill. This recipe is gluten-free, paleo and can easily be made ahead of time during food prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 burgers 1x
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger (or Garden Gourmet Ginger Paste)
- 2 Tbsp cilantro, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 serrano pepper, minced (optional)
- 1.5 tsp McCormick’s Chicken Seasoning (or seasoning of choice)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Mix well with your hands and form into 6 burgers.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes, flipping once.
- Option 2 – Cook on the grill over medium heat!
Notes
You can sub turkey for chicken if you want to!
Avocado Chicken Burgers FAQs
How long do you cook chicken burgers in the oven?
They should take about 18 minutes in the oven. Don’t overcook them to avoid drying out. The internal temperature needs to reach 165 degrees F but keep in mind the burgers will continue to cook a bit after you remove them from the oven.
Can I grill these avocado chicken burgers instead of baking?
Absolutely. As long as you don’t cut your avocado chunks too big, these burgers are sturdy and hold up great on the grill!
Can I freeze avocado chicken burgers after cooking?
While most burgers freeze well, this probably isn’t the best recipe to freeze because the avocado may start to brown and look less appetizing.
Are chicken avocado burgers healthy?
Yes! The burgers themselves are high in protein, a great source of healthy fats, naturally gluten-free and low-carb.
What kind of buns go best with chicken burgers?
Use any bun you’d like! To keep these gluten-free, grab a gluten-free bun like Schar. You can also skip the bun altogether and use a lettuce wrap or serve on top of a salad.
Can I use ground turkey instead of chicken in this recipe?
Yes! Ground turkey makes a great substitute in this recipe.
Do I need breadcrumbs in ground chicken burgers?
No, you don’t need any breadcrumbs in most burger recipes, including this one!
Can you meal prep these burgers?
Absolutely. These burgers taste great when made fresh but also hold up well in the fridge, making them perfect for meal prep. You can make a whole batch and grab one for a quick lunch or dinner during the week.
Easy Grilling Recipes
Here are more easy recipes you could throw on the grill:
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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These remind me of long summer night BBQ’s! I love putting avocado on top of my burger so I know I would love this 🙂
I LOVE avocado. This recipe has so many other great flavors too – yum!
Wow! These sound amazing and I’m not even a burger person. Pinning!
These look super good. I know everyone in our family would eat them right up.
We love doing burgers at home for a simple weeknight dinner. I love the addition of the avocado here and I bet it makes these burgers super moist.
These look incredible! So summery and light!
These look amazing! Can’t wait to try them on the grill this summer!
These are genius and I am so getting that ginger paste!
Avocado and chicken has been one of my favorite combinations lately! I never thought about adding them to ground chicken though! Can’t wait to try these out on the grill!
These look so delicious. I want them right now!
These look delicious! But, how does the avocado not turn brown if I keep them for a couple of days? TY!
I didn’t notice mine turning brown after a day or two. Any longer than that and they may start to turn a little brown but should still taste ok
These look delicious! I often top my burgers with mashed avocado, but never thought to add it inside! Can’t wait to try these this summer!
These look delicious! I will definitely try these!
This sounds wonderful! I love chicken burgers, but the spice combo and the avocado?! These are going to be added to my dinner rotation soon!
First time seeing avocado IN a burger! Brilliant!!
You had me at avocado Lindsay! I can’t wait to try these!
Do you think they would taste as good with ground turkey?
yep!
what brand buns did you use?
Those are pepperidge farm slider buns
thanks, I thought you ate gluten free ( I found your website today through another blogger’s so I’m not familiar with your philosophy on diet. Just assumed everyone was eating gluten free inn the blog world!.
Ah nope. Definitely don’t eat gluten-free. I occasionally post GF recipes but not always.
I’m sending these to my mom in the hopes that she gets the hint she should make these!
My stomach is now growling and I totally blame you! I want this burger for lunch. 🙂
These sound delicious! I think I’ll be making these for my family this summer for sure!
Do these freeze well? I wasn’t sure how the avocado would do in the freezer.
I haven’t tried freezing them yet. I would think they’d be ok though!
Thank you for such an easy and healthy recipe! My two year (who LOVES avocado) gobbled it up and my husband who looked less than enthused when I told him what I was making went back for seconds. I ended up making 4 burgers instead of 6, and I don’t think adding any flour is necessary.
What is the calorie count per burger?
i’m not sure. you could put the recipe into my fitness pal to find out.
I love these! This may sound weird, but I love them for breakfast (I am not a traditional breakfast food person). Good protein and fat fills me up until lunch time. These are helping to get me back to my goal weight. Thank you!
awesome! they’re a favorite of mine too!
How do you reheat these? I don’t like the taste of microwaved chicken and think these might give off the same flavor if reheated. Otherwise sounds amazing!!!
i actually eat mine cold 🙂 but you could try pan searing them for a couple minutes to warm them up?
Hi! I don’t have ground chicken. Will finely chopped raw chicken worked? Or maybe pre-cooked and chopped? Thanks!
hmmm i don’t think that will work because it won’t stick together.
These Avocado Chicken Burgers were fantastic juicy, flavorful, and so easy to make! I love how the avocado keeps them moist without needing any added oil or breadcrumbs. They were a hit with the whole family!
Quick question: do you think these would hold up well on the grill, or are they best pan-cooked? Also, have you ever tried freezing them raw or cooked for meal prep?
Thanks for another simple, healthy recipe your ideas are always a go-to for me!
you could definitely grill them! and they should freeze fine as well