I’m always on the hunt for a really great chicken burger – one that stands up to the weight and flavor of a cheeseburger – and this is it. The combination of bacon and ricotta in the burger is so good. It couldn’t be more simple: mix up ground chicken, ricotta, and bits of crispy bacon, throw it on a hot grill or pan, and add your favorite condiments and a brioche bun. Just make sure you do not forget the sriracha aioli!
This will be a hit at any BBQ or picnic, offered with lots of crunchy veggies to pile on top, and would also make great sliders if you’re looking for a casual cocktail treat.
So Simple!
You know I love a simple recipe! For me, there’s nothing better than throwing together some ingredients, and without any fuss or bother turning them into a super tasty dish. My Chicken Ricotta Burger with Sriracha Aioli fits that bill perfectly. This really is a no fuss recipe that packs a punch on the taste front but which won’t take it out of you in the kitchen.
Why the Sriracha Aioli?
Try it…you’re going to love it! The hot sauce kick of the sriracha, soothed by the creamy mayo, is just the perfect addition to this burger. Chicken and ricotta are quite mild flavors, so they can really take the hit of the sriracha; the flavor combination works so well.
What Other Ingredients are Making this Work?
I’ve added bacon in here because…well, who doesn’t love bacon in a burger?! No seriously, the mild taste of the chicken and ricotta allow other flavors to burst through. The lemon and parmesan add a subtle tang that lifts the flavor overall, and parsley is there to add that mild peppery taste. Even more peppery is the arugula, which will hit you first as you bite in, and which also keeps from going limp and soggy like so many other leaves.
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Chicken Ricotta Burger with Sriracha Aioli
The combination of bacon and ricotta in the burger is so good. It couldn’t be more simple: just mix up ground chicken, ricotta, and bits of crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Patty ingredients:
1 lb ground chicken
4 slices of cooked bacon, chopped
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/4 red onion, diced
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 ground black pepper
Sriracha Aioli:
1/2 cup mayo
2 tablespoons sriracha
Toppings:
sliced red onions
Arugula
Sliced heirloom tomato
4 brioche buns
Instructions
1. Combine all the patty ingredients together and mix well. Make 4 patties and set them aside on a plate.
2. In a non-stick pan with some olive oil over medium-high heat, cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
3. Toast buns, add arugula, tomatoes, and onions to the bottom, topping with the burger and finishing off with the sriracha sauce. Serve.
That looks delicious. I’m trying to make better choices for food. More vegetables and less red meat.
So excited to make this!
thank you
Tried it and loved it!!
love that
Can’t wait to try these, looks delicious!
thank you. Love them
Making these this week!!
omg Y U Mmmmmmmmmm
thank you!! honestly though i never woulda ever thought to put some ricotta cheese in some ground chicken , I LOVE it but ykwim?
Made these smaller with Brioche Slider buns. Fabulous!
I made these tonight and loved the taste. It was hard to keep them together to form a Patty though. Suggestions?
Maybe add breadcrumbs!
I added some breadcrumbs and also refrigerated them for 15-30 before cooking.
There are breadcrumbs in the recipe – I made a slight change and only put only 1/2 cup of the ricotta vs 3/4 cup
Made these last night and they were AMAZING! I Wouldn’t change a single thing. A definite keeper in my household. Thank you Chef Stu!!
Made this tonight they were fantastic!!! Everyone raves about them!!
The best! Even the two year old ate it all!!!
Hi Chef Stu! I’m making the burgers right now. Can you update the website to state how red onion and parm? 1/4 cup??? Also I have your cookbook with Amy. Love the Dutch baby pancake!
Absolutely love! Delish!
Megan and Jeff keep talking about how good these are on the podcast, so I’m going to make them tonight! Looks delicious and easy too!
My family loved it! My six year old asked me to make it everyday day. I did add about 1/4 cup bread crumbs to keep them together. Instead of sriracha, I made a garlic aioli. Definitely going to be on my meal rotation.
I have already made these four times and I am obsessed. So simple and delicious. I make a bunch of the mini patties at a time and simply reheat then throw on a Hawaiian roll for a quick lunch or eat it on the side with a salad. Love these!!!
Fantastic!!! Used my hamburger mold from Tupperware so the chicken patty’s were shaped evenly. Loved all the flavors, could taste every ingredient in every bite. Will always make these when I see ground chicken at Gelson’s.
I have been hearing about this damn chicken burger on Jeff’s show. So yesterday I decided to give it a try.. holy shit balls…. Delicious! I doubled recipe and will freeze extra so that my family can pop into air fryer for a healthy and easy treat! Next time I am going to omit lemon add chutney and curry powder.. why not?. Toasted brioche bun is a MUST… Fabulous eat with little effort.
Our family loved this it was delicious. We will have it again for sure.
Burgers were delicious! Thank you Chef Stu!
Made this tonight and it was so good! Didn’t serve on a bun, just made a salad and served the patty with the avocado and sriracha aioli on the side. Big hit.
I just made these burgers and they are delicious! I will definitely be making these again!
Do the onions go in the meat mixture? Or do you put them on the bun in step 3?
yes and then the sliced ones on top at the end.
I thought the onions were supposed to be incorporated into the burger. What are the “add onions on the bottom”?
they are raw onion for the topping. it is in the recipe now.
The recipe states “1/4 grated parmesan cheese” – is that 1/4 cup?
Made these tonight. Huge hit with entire family including my young son. I had fresh parsley in my garden and I think that made the burger even better! Have already shared the recipe with many friends. Thanks for the great recipe!
I’m going to try these tomorrow, can I grill it instead?
Making these fantastic tasty burgers, I LOVE them… and easy to make … thank you ?? ??
Love these burgers! They are the best. I heard about them in Jeff’s show.
Are the 1/4 measurements cups? As in 1/4.cup?
Can you freeze the patties?
yes
How much red onion and Parmesan cheese? 1/4 cup each? It’s not clear.
yes
This Burger is Incredible! If it weren’t for Jeff Lewis and The Chumps raving about it on the radio, I would have never known about it! I highly recommend this and will be trying your Street Corn Dip and buying your cookbooks!
Love love love. Made the burgers after listening to Jeff Lewis radio show, I am a fan. I have made twice. My new favorite weeknight meal. My husbands also loves! I will be checking out all Chef Stews recipes. Making the ribs tonight.
Can I substitute feta for ricotta?
This is a go to recipe at least twice a month in our household. I really hate to admit this but this chicken burger is better than a lot of hamburgers!
Third time making them tonight! SO GOOD ??
thank you!!!!
Chef Stew, can I mix this up a day prior to cooking or do you think it will lose some of the flavors?
yes you can!
Making these for a second time! So delicious!!
I make these weekly. My whole family loves them. Thank you for the great recipe!
So delicious!! I will be making again!! Even my kids loved them!!! Thanks for this great recipe!!
This Chicken burgers were delish!! Easy recipe!
Delicious!!! I came across this recipe on your IG, Chef Stu. I put burgers in the freezer for an hour so the patties would stick together before putting them on the grill. The flavor of these burgers is better than any beef burger. The ricotta cheese and bacon add so much to the overall taste. I skipped the sriracha and made a garlic aioli instead and added a slice of tomato. This recipe is going to be in the regular rotation at my house.
I’ve made these at least 7 times and always turn out great!
So delicious.
Shout out Stu!!!!