I’ve been experimenting with several different types of veggie burgers lately. So this time I felt I needed to try and create vegan chicken burgers to add to the list. Seasoned with poultry seasonings such as oregano, thyme, sage and rosemary, this burger just might really fool your friends. I really hate that saying. “Try this it tastes like chicken!” When people say something tastes like chicken, it usually doesn’t! But, I swear this patty really does taste like chicken. It even looks like chicken! My meat loving husband was very impressed!
Give it a shot, and see if you can fool your friends and family.
To prepare your vegan chicken burgers!
This recipe is pretty easy to make, which is always a wonderful bonus! I love recipes that are simple AND delicious! Since I do a lot of meal prep, I often have leftover rice in my refrigerator. If you don’t, just quickly boil some or throw some in your rice cooker. I love my Cuisinart rice cooker because you can set it and forget it. Literally do not have to lift the lid at all. My favourite kind of appliance. So while your rice is going, you can start boiling your potatoes. Once fork tender, toss all your ingredients (except the oats) into a food processor until well combined. Add the oats last and pulse once or twice just to mix them through without breaking them down.
Your batter will be quite sticky, so make sure to use wet hands when forming your patty’s. This will help you form them, without the batter sticking to your hands. First make roughly tennis size balls, then flatten slightly into a patty shape.
Bake your vegan chicken burgers for about 30 minutes, flipping around the 20 minute mark. Once cooked, these patty’s truly resemble chicken burgers. They are golden brown, crispy on the outside, and moist in the middle, just like a traditional chicken burger. YUM!
Serve your vegan chicken burgers with or without buns, but don’t forget the toppings! Go for lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo or Veganaise for a classic topping combo.
OR skip the bun and opt for some delicious and EASY 3 Minute Guacamole on top!
Need sides?
My Sweet Potato Fries or Sweet & Spicy Baked Plantain Chips really accompany this burger beautifully!
Notes
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I think I over processed. The mixture became a big ball of dough and then I added the oats. They taste good but aliitle doughy inside after baking. More than 6 patties, very big! What did I do wrong?
Hi Pam, let’s see if we can troubleshoot this. Firstly, did you make any substitutions on any ingredients? Also did you use brown rice (and not white which can be a little more gummy) and measure the 1 cup before or after cooking?
No substitutions and brown rice. Processed to long?
If everything else was followed to the recipe then yes, it must be over processed. When we over process starchy foods like potatoes the molecules break down too much and can turn into a gummy paste. I’ve made these several times and haven’t had that happen. If you decide to try again, may I suggest processing until just combined OR you may mash the potatoes in a bowl separately and process the rest, then mix together to be safe?
Thanks I will try these again
That’s great! Good luck and enjoy. 🙂
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I love that you made these vegan chicken burger patties from scratch. We have them at a local cafe, but they don’t look as good as yours plus I think the patties are store bought. I read through the ingredients and they all sound good and like they would go well together. DELICIOUS!!
Thanks so much Adrianne! Hope you enjoy.
YUM! These vegan burgers look so delicious and I love how easy it is to make!
These delicious and flavorful burgers look amazing. Best option to have them for Dinner. Surely relish these.
Have you tried freezing these? I’m only cooking for myself but I’d love to make 6 and freeze several.
Hi Renee, I haven’t tried freezing these but I suspect they’d freeze perfectly fine. I would put a piece of parchment paper in between each patty before freezing to avoid them sticking together. Hope you enjoy this recipe! 🙂
Even the name of the recipe sounds top notch! Fantastic way to enjoy a chicken burger without… chicken 🙂 And the seasoning you’ve chosen is just perfect!
Thanks so much Laura!
a nice healthy choice! I use chickpeas a lot, usually in their whole form. This recipe shows the versatility of this healthy legume.
Thanks for the feedback David.
i’m not vegan but am loving this option. you made it seem so easy to make vegan burgers!
Thanks Danielle, it is easy! 🙂
We have homemade burgers every weekend, so we are always looking for some new vegan ones to try. These sound great!
Thanks a lot Dannii, hope you enjoy!
This looks great! Can’t wait to try these. We went veggie nearly a year ago now and I’ve been looking for a good veggie burger just like this one! Thanks for sharing x
Thanks Michelle, I bet you’ll love these!
How delicious are these!? I have shared this recipe with several friends – they will adore it also!
Thanks so much Alexandra, glad to hear it.
Definitely pinning! I love finding new vegan recipes to make for my vegan friends at our dinners.
Thanks Eden! Hope you and your friends enjoy these. 🙂
Yum! These look so satisfying and delicious! Love that you were able to make them vegan too!
Thanks so much Kim!
I need to get back to eating healthier, my diet went South after the holiday this is a great way to start right here!
It’s so tough to keep the healthy train going during the holidays. I hear you! But these delicious burgers will have you feeling like you’re eating comfort food. 🙂
i’m not vegan but am always interested in trying new things. this sounds delicious and easy to make!
Thanks Danielle, I’m glad you think so. Hope you enjoy this recipe.
Mmm these vegan chicken burgers look so good! I’m trying to add more vegan dishes to my diet so will definitely be giving these a try.
Hi Bintu, thanks so much. Hope you enjoy!
I was lucky enough to try these at my friend’s house and they were so delicious!! She mentioned she got the recipe from your website — I’m so glad to have come across your blog…I’ve been drooling looking through your recipes and can’t wait to try them!! 😋
Hi Kelly, thanks so much for the feedback! I’m so glad you enjoyed these burgers.
These look amazing. I’ve bought steel cut oats all the time, but have never seen quick cook steel cut oats. Would the burgers cook ok with regular steel cut oats?
Hi Tammy, I have only tried with quick cooking steel cut oats and rolled oats, both of which work. I haven’t tried regular steel cut oats but if you try it this way, I’d love to hear how they turn out! 🙂
I dipped both sides in gluten free bread crumbs, baked half and air fried the other half. I preferred the air fried ones. Dipped in ranch dressing. Delicious recipe. Definitely a keeper. Thanks.
Thanks for the feedback. So glad you enjoyed this recipe. It’s one of our favourites! 🙂
This recipe looks wonderful – I will surely be trying these “burgers”. But, just a comment, why call them “Vegan Chicken Burgers” – I enjoy my plant based diet because I love the healthy plants offered – not because I am trying to substitute chicken or any meat. Be proud of these plant based burgers and call them what they are – Chickpea, brown rice, potato burgers 🙂 Thanks for this great recipe!
Hi Deanna! Thanks so much for your feedback and I hope you enjoy this recipe. You bet I am proud of these burgers, they taste amazing. I call them chicken burgers because they use poultry seasonings to give them a “chicken” flavour. For many people that are new to a vegan lifestyle, they look for recipes that replicate the meats they are used to when first starting out. This helps them with transitioning their palettes. That is why I’ve named them as I have. Thanks again for your comment, and I hope you enjoy these delicious burgers! 🙂
Looks really good. Quick question – is it 1 cup of cooked rice? Or 1 cup of raw rice, which is then cooked?
Thanks!
Hi Tony, thanks so much. It is 1 cup of cooked rice. I will update the recipe above so that’s it’s more clear for other readers. Hope you enjoy!
Thanks so much for the clarification Rosa!!
No problem. Hope you enjoy!
These look fantastic ! Just one question – are the steel cut oats cooked before adding to the other ingredients ? Can’t wait to try them!
Hi Angie, the oats are not cooked prior to adding to the other ingredients. I use quick cooking steel cut oats and they cook while baking in the oven. Hope you love these as much as my family does!
Hi there!
Silly question,
are the oats cooked?
Can’t wait to try this!
Hi Amy, no the oats are not precooked. I use quick cooking steel cut oats for this recipe. Hope you enjoy!
Patty sounds good, but skip the mayo/veganaise for a “healthy” sandwich.
Hi there, yes absolutely a burger without mayo is far healthier, so definitely top these as desired. 🙂
This chicken burger looks so dang good! Now I know how I’m going to use the free poultry spice I recently got at the spice store. 🙂 Can’t wait to try these.
YAY! I can’t wait to hear what you think! My family just loves these, including my 14 month old. 🙂