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Avocado Chicken Burgers

April 20, 2025 by Lindsay 37 Comments

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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. 

healthy avocado chicken burgers with sweet potato fries

*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:

  • Baked Chicken Meatballs
  • Ground Chicken Stir Fry with Green Beans
  • Ground Chicken Tacos

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!

easy healthy chicken avocado burgers with fries

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:

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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

Scale
  • 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

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Mix well with your hands and form into 6 burgers.
  3. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes, flipping once.
  5. Option 2 – Cook on the grill over medium heat!

Notes

You can sub turkey for chicken if you want to!

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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.

baked avocado chicken burgers

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.


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. 

Easy Grilling Recipes

Here are more easy recipes you could throw on the grill:

  • Steak Cobb Salad
  • Mexican Burgers
  • Grilled Steak and Potato Kabobs
  • 15 Healthy Recipes for the Grill

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch Tagged With: Avocado, Chicken, Ginger, Green Onion

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. rachel @ Athletic Avocado says

    April 25, 2016 at 6:54 AM

    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 🙂

    Reply
  2. Coco says

    April 25, 2016 at 6:57 AM

    I LOVE avocado. This recipe has so many other great flavors too – yum!

    Reply
  3. Angela @ happy fit mama says

    April 25, 2016 at 7:33 AM

    Wow! These sound amazing and I’m not even a burger person. Pinning!

    Reply
  4. Emily @ Life on Food says

    April 25, 2016 at 8:00 AM

    These look super good. I know everyone in our family would eat them right up.

    Reply
  5. Allie says

    April 25, 2016 at 8:15 AM

    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.

    Reply
  6. Natalie @ Never Serious Blog says

    April 25, 2016 at 9:00 AM

    These look incredible! So summery and light!

    Reply
  7. Kaleigh @Lively Table says

    April 25, 2016 at 11:17 AM

    These look amazing! Can’t wait to try them on the grill this summer!

    Reply
  8. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    April 25, 2016 at 11:46 AM

    These are genius and I am so getting that ginger paste!

    Reply
  9. Hilary says

    April 25, 2016 at 11:50 AM

    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!

    Reply
  10. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

    April 25, 2016 at 12:32 PM

    These look so delicious. I want them right now!

    Reply
  11. Maria Byrnes says

    April 25, 2016 at 12:53 PM

    These look delicious! But, how does the avocado not turn brown if I keep them for a couple of days? TY!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:05 PM

      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

      Reply
  12. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    April 25, 2016 at 8:02 PM

    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!

    Reply
  13. Nadina says

    April 26, 2016 at 2:01 PM

    These look delicious! I will definitely try these!

    Reply
  14. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    April 26, 2016 at 5:46 PM

    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!

    Reply
  15. Cora says

    April 29, 2016 at 10:07 AM

    First time seeing avocado IN a burger! Brilliant!!

    Reply
  16. Sara Haas @ sarahaasrdn.com says

    April 29, 2016 at 3:22 PM

    You had me at avocado Lindsay! I can’t wait to try these!

    Reply
  17. Elizabeth says

    May 1, 2016 at 12:59 PM

    Do you think they would taste as good with ground turkey?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 1, 2016 at 9:09 PM

      yep!

      Reply
  18. Beth says

    May 2, 2016 at 1:13 PM

    what brand buns did you use?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 2, 2016 at 8:45 PM

      Those are pepperidge farm slider buns

      Reply
      • Beth says

        May 2, 2016 at 8:56 PM

        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!.

        Reply
        • Lindsay says

          May 2, 2016 at 8:58 PM

          Ah nope. Definitely don’t eat gluten-free. I occasionally post GF recipes but not always.

          Reply
  19. Julia @ Drops of Jules says

    May 2, 2016 at 6:02 PM

    I’m sending these to my mom in the hopes that she gets the hint she should make these!

    Reply
  20. Meal Makeover Mom Janice says

    May 3, 2016 at 9:54 AM

    My stomach is now growling and I totally blame you! I want this burger for lunch. 🙂

    Reply
  21. Ellen Slater says

    May 3, 2016 at 9:59 AM

    These sound delicious! I think I’ll be making these for my family this summer for sure!

    Reply
  22. Christina says

    May 17, 2016 at 4:24 PM

    Do these freeze well? I wasn’t sure how the avocado would do in the freezer.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 17, 2016 at 7:34 PM

      I haven’t tried freezing them yet. I would think they’d be ok though!

      Reply
  23. Stephanie says

    May 24, 2016 at 9:28 PM

    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.

    Reply
  24. Elaine says

    June 19, 2016 at 11:24 PM

    What is the calorie count per burger?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 20, 2016 at 11:47 AM

      i’m not sure. you could put the recipe into my fitness pal to find out.

      Reply
  25. Elaine says

    July 31, 2016 at 11:48 AM

    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!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 1, 2016 at 11:54 AM

      awesome! they’re a favorite of mine too!

      Reply
  26. Michelle OKeeffe says

    August 9, 2016 at 1:16 PM

    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!!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 9, 2016 at 2:57 PM

      i actually eat mine cold 🙂 but you could try pan searing them for a couple minutes to warm them up?

      Reply
  27. Mia says

    July 6, 2017 at 1:41 PM

    Hi! I don’t have ground chicken. Will finely chopped raw chicken worked? Or maybe pre-cooked and chopped? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 7, 2017 at 7:52 AM

      hmmm i don’t think that will work because it won’t stick together.

      Reply

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