These healthy buffalo chicken burgers combine all the flavors of buffalo hot wings into one delicious burger. Just top with blue cheese dressing, wrap with lettuce, and dig in!
The hearty patties are packed with chicken, celery, carrots, hot sauce, and blue cheese, all wrapped up in crisp lettuce.
And since there’s no bun to spike your blood sugars, it makes for a delicious, diabetes-friendly meal!
What you will love about buffalo chicken burgers
- The patties are bold, spicy, and packed with flavor
- It’s high in protein and low in carbs
- It’s easy to make with simple ingredients
- You can make extra burgers for meal-prepping
- It’s a hearty meal that will give you energy for hours
Buffalo chicken burger ingredients
These burgers use simple ingredients that come together for big flavor!
- Ground chicken — This lean protein is the base of the burger. You can also use ground turkey.
- Carrots — Shredded carrots add sweetness and moisture to the burgers while boosting the fiber.
- Celery — Give the burgers a satisfying crunch.
- Scallions — The mild onion adds delicious flavor to the burgers without overpowering them.
- Egg — Helps bind the ingredients together so the patties hold their shape.
- Hot sauce — I like to use buffalo sauce for that classic taste, but you can use any hot sauce you like.
- Blue cheese — These crumbles add a creamy, tangy flavor that complements the heat.
- Lettuce — You can use butter or iceberg lettuce to wrap up your burger.
- Blue cheese dressing — Optional, but it adds extra creaminess and tang that tastes SO good on buffalo burgers!
How to make buffalo chicken burgers
- Combine the ground chicken, shredded carrots, chopped celery, chopped scallions, egg, hot sauce, and blue cheese crumbles in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into four patties.
- Pan-fry, grill, or broil the burgers until cooked through.
- Place each burger on a lettuce leaf, add your desired toppings, then roll up and eat as a lettuce wrap.
Enjoy!
Recipe tips and tricks
- Mix the ground chicken gently with the other ingredients to avoid overworking the meat.
- Cook the burgers over medium heat to ensure they stay juicy without burning.
Substitutions and variations
- You can swap out ground chicken for ground turkey for another lean protein option.
- If you don’t like blue cheese, you can use feta instead and top the burger with homemade keto Ranch dressing.
- I sometimes add diced bell peppers for extra crunch and color in the burger patties.
- If you want a more traditional burger bun, you can make keto hamburger buns to still keep the carbs low.
What to eat with this recipe
My favorite way to enjoy these burgers is to top them with blue cheese dressing and wrap them up in butter or iceberg lettuce. They’re so hearty and satisfying!
When I’m in the mood for a crunchy side, I love some crispy roasted chickpeas, celery root fries, or baked carrot chips!
Storage and freezing
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator and should be enjoyed within 3-4 days. They keep very well, so I always make extras for meal prep.
- You can also freeze burger patties in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
Other healthy burger recipes
There’s something so delicious about combining ingredients into a patty. If you’re looking for some burger inspiration, here are a few recipes I think you’ll enjoy:
You can also take a look at this collection of low-carb diabetes-friendly dinner recipes for even more inspiration.
Buffalo Chicken Burgers
These buffalo chicken burgers combine all the flavors of buffalo hot wings into one delicious burger. Just top with blue cheese dressing, wrap with lettuce, and dig in!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- 2 scallions, (finely chopped)
- 1 egg, (lightly beaten)
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 4 large leaves butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce
- blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, shredded carrots, chopped celery, chopped scallions, egg, hot sauce, and blue cheese crumbles. Mix until well-combined.1 pound ground chicken or turkey, ½ cup shredded carrots, ½ cup finely chopped celery, 2 scallions, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- Shape the mixture into four patties.
- Pan-fry, grill, or broil the burgers until cooked through.
- Place each burger on a lettuce leaf, add your desired toppings, then roll up and eat as a lettuce wrap.4 large leaves butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing
Notes
This recipe is for 4 servings. Each serving is 1 buffalo chicken patty.
The nutritional information is only for each patty and does not include any toppings.
To reduce the sodium, cut back on the hot sauce or look for a low-sodium brand. You could also cut back on the blue cheese.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Buffalo Chicken Burgers
Serving Size
1 burger
Amount per Serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Fat
11.3
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
4.2
g
21
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Cholesterol
131.5
mg
44
%
Sodium
536.3
mg
22
%
Potassium
175.1
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
4.9
g
2
%
Fiber
1.2
g
5
%
Sugar
1.4
g
2
%
Protein
25.6
g
51
%
Vitamin A
3350
IU
67
%
Vitamin C
4.1
mg
5
%
Calcium
20
mg
2
%
Iron
1.3
mg
7
%
Net carbs
3.7
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
