These burgers are juicy, flavorful, and made better-for-you with a few creative swaps. Each burger fully loaded, bun and all, is 4 WW SP (6 on green) and is sure to satisfy!

Commission links below. If you shop through these links, I get a small percentage of the sale, at no extra cost to you! Thank you for your support.

asian chicken burger

Is there anything more satisfying that that first bite of a good burger? I think it’s because burgers tend to combine a bunch of flavors – salty, sweet, spicy, tangy, etc, and I love that. While delicious, the typical burger can run upward of 15-20 WW Points, which is almost a day’s worth for me – eek! So as always, I sought to create a version that’s lighter but still delicious – these Asian Chicken Burgers are a slam dunk. A juicy, well-seasoned chicken patty is topped with a tangy sweet and spicy slaw, with a healthy smattering of spicy mayo. Not only are they WW friendly, they’re also super quick and great for meal prep or busy weeknights. They’re going to be a new menu staple in our home for sure.

asian chicken burger

Lightening up burgers

There are a few swaps that I made that ultimately make these burgers a way lighter, more WW friendly option.

  1. Swap red meat for chicken. Ground chicken is super lean and far lower in points than red meat, and with the right seasonings and preparation, it can still be super juicy and flavorful.
  2. Ditch the cheese. Cheese is great on lots of burgers, but in this one, it’s not needed, so that saves some points.
  3. Veggies! Lots of veggies. This burger is dressed up with a veggie-packed slaw that’s low in points but adds great flavor and texture.
  4. A low carb bun. I use Schmidt 647 Buns, which are just 2 points each. A regular hamburger bun is typically 4.
  5. A lighter spicy mayo. The base is light mayo, but you won’t taste a difference!
  6. Air fry the patties. Or bake them. This lets you cook them to juicy perfection without lots of added oil.
asian chicken burger

Making Asian Chicken Burgers

These burgers come together super quickly and easily, and I like to make a big batch to enjoy them all week. Get your burgers prepped and into the air fryer or oven, make the slaw and mayo while they cook, toast your buns if you wish, and assemble.

To make the burgers, you’ll combine:

  • Ground chicken
  • Fresh garlic, ginger, green onion, sriracha, soy sauce for flavor
  • Egg and bread crumbs to help bind them and make them juicy

Mix it all together and form into 8 patties that are roughly 1/2 cup of mix each. Shape them so they’re relatively flat (about 1/2- 3/4 inch thick), place them on a prepared air fryer try (I use an oven style air fryer so I can make all 8 at once), spray with cooking spray, and air fry at 375 for 15 min or so. You want the internal temp to be 165 F, and I always use a meat thermometer when making any type of meat or fish to ensure it’s cooked to perfection without having to cut it open. Here’s the one I use – folds up neatly and is easy to read!

While your burgers cook, combine your slaw mix, green onion, sweet chili sauce, and rice vinegar and toss to coat. Set aside.

Lastly, combine sriracha and mayo. Now, it’s time to assemble! Slather a heaping teaspoon of spicy mayo on the top side of your bun. On the bottom bun, add your fresh cooked burger, top with slaw, and slap it all together. Just like that, you’ve got a flavor-packed, delicious burger – enjoy!

Store all of the ingredients separately in the fridge and enjoy burgers for days to come!

asian chicken burger

Asian Chicken Burgers

Jacklin Altman
These burgers are juicy, flavorful, and made better-for-you with a few creative swaps!
4.67 from 6 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Assembly Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 8
Calories 315 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Air Fryer or Oven

Ingredients
  

Burgers:
  • 2 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs plain
  • 1 egg
  • 6 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tsp ginger fresh or paste
  • 2/3 cup scallions chopped
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sriracha
  • 8 low carb burger buns
Slaw:
  • 14 oz cole slaw mix
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tbsp green onion chopped
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
Sriracha Mayo:
  • 4 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • 1.5 tsp Sriracha more to taste

Instructions
 

Burgers
  • Combine all burger ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined. Form into 8 patties (1/2 cup of mix each) and place on prepared air fryer tray. Spray well and air fry at 375 for 15-17 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165F (I use a meat thermometer to check).
Slaw and Spicy Mayo
  • Combine slaw ingredients and toss gently to cover all of the slaw in the sauce. Set aside.
  • Combine light mayo and sriracha and adjust spice level to your preference.
Assembly
  • Toast your buns if you wish. Slather a heaping teaspoon of spicy mayo on top bun. Place chicken burger on bottom bun and top with handful of slaw. Put it all together and enjoy!
  • Store ingredients separately in the fridge if you plan to make ahead. If you prefer a crunchier slaw, only dress it right before eating.

Notes

Each burger is 4 WW points.Click here to add to your WW app!

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 26gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 559mgPotassium: 810mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 162IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 4mg
Keyword lunch, entree, burger, slaw, my ww, weight watchers, WW, air fryer, chicken, dinner
Tried this recipe?Add your thoughts below in the comments or post on social media and tag @foodbythegram!

11 thoughts on “Asian Chicken Burgers”

  1. 5 stars
    I made these last night and they were amazing! So flavorful and juicy. I’ve never cooked a burger in the air fryer and they came out perfect! Thank you!

  2. 5 stars
    So delicious! First time cooking a burger in the air fryer, and it was so juicy and flavorful! Will be adding to the rotation!

  3. Hello! You mention egg as a binder but I’m not seeing it in the ingredients list, unless I just missed it! Is it one egg?

  4. 5 stars
    I was a little skeptical at first, but OMG! These are so good. Would definitely make these again. Going to take it for lunch prep this week.

4.67 from 6 votes (1 rating without comment)

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Other Recipes You May Like

creamy pumpkin pasta with crispy sausage
sausage

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Crispy Sausage

I love using pumpkin for baking in the Fall. However, most recipes don’t use a full can of pumpkin, and then I’m left with half a can or more sitting in my fridge. I hate wasting food, so that’s what inspired me to think about some creative ways

View Recipe
cranberry chicken meatballs
chicken

Cranberry Chicken Meatballs

These cranberry chicken meatballs are actually inspired by a recipe that my mom makes every year around the holidays. She makes a sweet-and-sour brisket, and the sauce is loaded with whole cranberries, and I look forward to it every year. This year, I didn’t quite feel like waiting

View Recipe
healthy twix bites
twix

Healthy Twix Bites

These Healthy Twix Bites are an easy-to-make, gluten-free, healthier version of a childhood classic candy bar.

View Recipe

Subscribe Today

You’ll get updates of my best new content and you can unsubscribe at any time.