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Buffalo Chicken Burger

This homemade Buffalo chicken burger offers a lighter, healthier take on the classic American hot wing flavour. By combining lean minced chicken with crunchy celery, sweet mashed carrots, and tangy blue cheese, these patties are packed with texture and savoury depth. The addition of panko breadcrumbs ensures a moist, tender finish, while the spicy hot sauce glaze provides that signature kick without the need for deep-frying.

As a high-protein meal option, these burgers are perfect for a satisfying midweek dinner or a weekend BBQ alternative. Using egg whites as a binder keeps the fat content low while maintaining the structure of the patty. Serve these vibrant burgers in toasted kaiser rolls with crisp iceberg lettuce, and offer extra celery sticks and a cooling blue cheese dressing on the side for an authentic experience.

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Ingredients for Buffalo Chicken Burger

  • 70g sliced carrots

  • 450g ground white-meat chicken

  • 2 egg whites, lightly beaten

  • 1 celery stalk, roughly chopped

  • 60g panko breadcrumbs

  • 30g blue cheese, plus more for garnish (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon cornflour

  • 60ml hot sauce (such as Tabasco Buffalo Style)

  • Vegetable oil cooking spray

  • 4 large kaiser rolls, split

  • Iceberg lettuce (optional)

  • Carrot and celery sticks (optional)

  • Light blue cheese dressing (optional)

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine carrot slices with 2 tablespoons water; microwave on high, stirring every minute, until very tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and let cool; mash carrots. Add chicken, egg whites, celery, breadcrumbs and cheese; mix to combine. Form chicken mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. In a second bowl, stir cornflour into hot sauce until dissolved; set aside. Coat a grill rack or grill pan with cooking spray. Grill patties over medium-high heat for 6 minutes; flip and grill 4 minutes more. Brush patties with hot sauce mixture; grill until internal temperature reaches 74°C, about 2 minutes. Place 1 burger on bottom of each roll. Garnish with cheese and lettuce, if desired. Top with other half of roll. Serve with carrot and celery sticks and blue cheese dressing for dipping, if desired.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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