Eggless Chicken Burgers with Ranch Slaw
These juicy chicken patties come together with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and breadcrumbs doing all the heavy lifting — no egg required to hold them together. The mustard acts as a natural binder, keeping each patty tender and cohesive without any of the usual shortcuts. A quick thumb-press in the center of each patty ensures they cook flat and evenly in the skillet, landing at a perfect golden-brown crust every time. The ranch slaw is the real showstopper: crisp shredded cabbage and grated carrot tossed in a creamy vegan mayo dressing with dill, lemon juice, and a hit of garlic and onion powder. It chills while the patties cook, so by the time everything hits the toasted bun, the flavors have melded into something that tastes like it came from a proper burger joint. This recipe makes four servings, so it's an easy weeknight dinner that still feels a little special.
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4 servings
For the ranch slaw
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
- 3 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
For the patties
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For serving
- 4 burger buns, split and toasted
- 4 leaves butter lettuce (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until the slaw is evenly coated, then refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the cabbage to soften slightly.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork the mixture, or the patties will be dense.
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