Juicy Sweet Chili Ground Chicken Burgers with Sesame Slaw

Name: Juicy Sweet Chili Ground Chicken Burgers with Sesame Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce + more for brushing; 1-2 teaspoons sriracha, optional; 1 ½ tablespoons mayo; 3 cloves garlic, minced or 2 teaspoons garlic paste; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or ginger paste; 1 teaspoon lime zest; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; pinch of freshly ground black pepper; avocado oil, for pan-frying; 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded; 1 cup purple cabbage, finely shredded; 1 cup carrots, shredded; 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice (juice of ½ lime); pinch of salt; ⅓ cup mayo; 1 teaspoon sriracha (2 if you like spicy); 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce; buns, toasted; avocado, sliced

by Erica Baty on April 13, 2026 0 comments

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These ground chicken burgers are juicy, herb-packed, and anything but the dry, bland chicken burgers you may have had before. Cooked until golden, the patties are brushed with a sticky sweet chili sauce, then topped with crunchy sesame slaw and a creamy bang bang sauce. They are what I consider fusion food at its finest! An easy 25-minute meal that works just as well for a quick weeknight dinner as it does for feeding a group.

sweet chili ground chicken burger with sesame slaw and bang bang sauce on a toasted bun, served with sweet potato fries

Boring chicken be gone.

That’s pretty much my mantra in life.

Listen y’all, this may be my favorite recipe I’ve ever created with ground chicken. Top three at least. I have eaten many sad chicken burgers, turkey burgers, and veggie burgers in my disordered eating days and never again. 🙅🏻‍♀️

The inspo for these is this recipe for bang bang shrimp and slaw that I’ve made for years. But I wanted it in sandwich format. Think: herb-forward sweet chili chicken burger, toasted sesame and lime slaw and of course, a big ole swoosh of bang bang sauce. Man, if you’ve never combined mayo + sweet chili sauce + sriracha… prepare to have your mind blown.

Ground chicken burgers are notoriously dry because chicken is so lean, but just a touch of mayo and sweet chili sauce keeps these burgers moist and flavorful.

Some people are going to get mad at me for calling them burgers… okay okay chicken PATTIES. Whatever, they’re amazing. And you should put them on the meal plan asappppp.

For my girls, I served the chicken patty with cheese on a bun and the slaw and avocado slices on the side. They gobbled it right up! We also had ours with sweet potato fries (we love the kind from Trader Joe’s!).

Enjoy!

A Few Thoughts on What You’ll Need for These Chicken Burgers:

ingredients for sweet chili ground chicken burgers including ground chicken, cabbage, carrots, green onions, garlic, ginger, lime, sesame oil, mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, panko breadcrumbs, basil, avocado, serrano pepper and buns

Ground chicken is super lean, which is why it can so easily turn out dry. Adding a little mayo and sweet chili sauce directly into the mixture keeps these burgers juicy and flavorful.
I use panko breadcrumbs to keep the texture light but still hold everything together. Regular breadcrumbs will work, but may give a more dense bite.
Garlic and fresh ginger add that punchy, savory depth that pairs really well with the sweet chili sauce. I love using garlic or ginger paste as a shortcut, but freshly grated works great if you have it.
Sweet chili sauce adds a little sweetness and heat to the burgers themselves, and brushing a little extra on the outside at the end gives you that sticky, caramelized finish. You can usually find it in the international aisle near other Asian condiments.
For the slaw, a mix of green cabbage, purple cabbage, and shredded carrots gives you that crunchy texture and color. You can grab a bagged coleslaw mix to save time if you want.

How to Make Sweet Chili Ground Chicken Burgers:

Start by mixing together the ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, basil, green onions, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, mayo, garlic, ginger, lime zest, and seasonings until everything is just combined. Try not to overwork the mixture here so the burgers stay tender.

ground chicken mixture in a bowl with basil, green onions, garlic, ginger and breadcrumbs before mixing

ground chicken mixture fully combined with herbs and seasonings in a bowl

Form into four even patties and let them chill in the fridge (or freezer) for about 15 minutes to help them firm up. When you’re ready to cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Add the patties and cook until golden brown on both sides. Brush the burgers with a little extra sweet chili sauce.

uncooked chicken patties shaped and placed on parchment paper

chicken patties cooking in a skillet with a golden brown crust

While the patties are chilling, toss together the slaw ingredients: cabbage, carrots, serrano pepper, sesame oil, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.

shredded cabbage, carrots, green onions and jalapeños in a bowl before mixing

finished sesame slaw with cabbage, carrots and lime juice

In a small bowl, stir together the mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth and creamy for the bang bang sauce. You can adjust the sriracha here depending on how much heat you want.

toasted bun with creamy bang bang sauce spread on top

cooked chicken patty on a bun brushed with sweet chili sauce

For serving, I like to butter the buns and toast them in the oven until golden. Add a generous swoop of bang bang sauce, then layer on the chicken burger, sliced avocado, and a big pile of slaw.

sliced avocado layered on top of a chicken patty

chicken burger topped with avocado and fresh sesame slaw

Yeah… these are 100% going into the regular dinner rotation over here.

FAQs

Can I make the slaw ahead of time?

Yes! You can make the slaw a few hours ahead and keep it in the fridge. It will soften slightly as it sits, but still keeps a nice crunch.

What can I serve with these burgers?

Sweet potato fries, regular fries, a simple caprese salad, or even extra slaw all work really well here.

How can I make these gluten-free?

Swap the panko breadcrumbs for gluten-free breadcrumbs and use gluten-free buns (or serve the patties lettuce-wrapped). Double-check that your sweet chili sauce doesn’t contain gluten.

Could I make these with ground turkey?

Yup! You can easily sub ground turkey (or ground pork) with very comparable results.

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close up view of a ground chicken burger topped with avocado, slaw and creamy spicy sauce

sweet chili ground chicken burger with avocado slices, sesame slaw and sweet potato fries

Get in my belly.

Watch How to Make These Easy Ground Chicken Patties 👇🏼

If you love these chicken burgers, try these next:

Caramelized Onion Smash Burgers

Easy Sweet Chili Salmon

Ginger Sweet Chili Meatball Stir-Fry

Fusion-y Korean shredded beef burritos

Korean Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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by Erica Baty on April 13, 2026

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