Herbed Chicken Burgers with Spicy Green Goddess Sauce

These juicy Herbed Chicken Burgers are topped with melty white cheddar and are slathered with a spicy homemade green goddess sauce. They’re simple to make and great with a side of chips, fries, or mixed greens.

For those who have had one too many dry chicken patties in their life, these herbed chicken burgers will not disappoint. They’re incredibly moist and juicy thanks to a good of heap of full-fat ricotta, and they’re cooked over medium heat instead of medium-high so they retain their moisture while cooking.

You can go for any cheese you like, but we opted for a sharp white cheddar that goes great with the fresh flavors in the burger. The spicy green goddess sauce is really easy to make and is full of herbs, so it’s a great way to use up any herbs you have in your fridge or garden.

This recipe makes a decent amount of patties, so if you have extra like we tend to, you can freeze them and save them for a future dinner!

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

Find the full list of ingredients, measurements, and instructions in the recipe card below!

• Full-Fat Ricotta: This keeps the chicken super moist and juicy.
• Fresh Herbs: You’ll need a mix of parsley, basil, dill, and chives.
• Plain Full-Fat Green Yogurt: This is the base of the green goddess sauce.
• Lemons: You’ll need 1-2 lemons since we’re using the zest and juice.
• Brioche Burger Buns: We recommend lightly toasting them before building your burger. We just pop them in the toaster oven until golden but you can toast them cut side down in a dry or buttered pan.
• White Cheddar: You can also use a spicy cheese like pepper jack.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This section provides a general overview as well as any pictures to guide you through the recipe. The full detailed recipe instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

1. Make the spicy green goddess sauce. Add everything to a tall blending cup and use an immersion blender to blend everything until well combined.

2. Prep the meat. Add the ground chicken along with the ricotta, breadcrumbs, egg, herbs, and seasonings. Mix until well combined.

3. Shape the chicken patties. Separate the chicken mixture into 6 roughly even portions then form them into 4-inch (10 cm) diameter patties. Place them on a large plate or a baking sheet.

4. Cook the chicken patties. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook the patties in batches for about 6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

5. Add the cheese. Reduce the heat to medium-low and place the cheese on top of the patties. Cover for 1-2 minutes or until melted.

6. Build the burgers. Add a good spoonful of spicy green goddess sauce to the bottom half of your toasted bun then top with the chicken patty, red onion, and butter lettuce. Add more sauce to the top bun then close and enjoy!

Tips for Making These Herbed Chicken Burgers

• Wear disposable gloves when handling the chicken. The mixture is quite sticky and the gloves make it easier to handle and they keep your hands from getting too messy. If you want to wet your hands before shaping, you can do that too.
• Keep cooked patties in a warm oven while you make the rest. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) then place your cooked patties in there to keep them warm while you cook the other ones. That way no one has a cold burger. If you have a toaster oven just pop them in there and turn on the warm setting (just make sure it’s at 200°F).
• Freeze any leftover patties. Cook your leftover patties and store them in the freezer for future eating. We keep ours in a freezer bag with parchment paper in between each patty to prevent sticking.