This is one of our favorites when we feel like burgers! These vegan "chicken" burgers, made with chickpeas, are flavor bombs with a delicious crunchy outside especially topped with lettuce, tomato and red onion! You have to try them, we're sure they will become one of your favorites too!

They're very easy to make. Make a bunch and freeze them in the freezer so that you can grab them for a quick meal anytime!

How to Imitate the Taste of Chicken

These are a list of spices that are typically used in recipes to season chicken. Using these or a mix of them will help you obtain similar flavors.

Tarragon Sage Marjoram Paprika Cayenne pepper Seasoning blends Thyme Basil Parsley

Will it taste like chicken?

No this doesn't taste exactly like a chicken breast. But we can assure you that it is crispy and salty, and full of flavor that will give you a very similar experience. You will get a similar mouth feel and if you accompany it with French fries and all the toppings that you like, you will not miss the breast of that poor chicken.

Instead of trying to recreate everything about a sandwich made from a chicken body; this is a whole food full of protein and fiber that will fill you up and be something you are sure to enjoy.

Do I have to fry and bake it??

No, you can choose one or the other, but frying the patty before cooking it through in the oven will ensure that you get a crispy crunchy outside and will, of course, add flavor.

Claro, si lo fries, tal vez lo consideras como nosotros una comida especial que no es para comer todos los días. Pero, potenciará las especias de tu hamburguesa, solo asegúrese de escurrir la mayor cantidad de aceite posible utilizando toallas de papel.

You can however cook them off completely in the oven. It will also be tasty and a bit healthier.

Can I freeze the patties?

Yes you can freeze the patties for up to 3 months.

Once cooked and cooled freeze the patties on a tray until they are mostly frozen through and then wrap them individually to freeze in bags or airtight containers and store for up to 3 months in the freezer.

¿How should I reheat the burgers?

You can reheat the burgers in the oven for about 8 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or heat them with or without oil in a frying pan for a few minutes on each side. You can thaw first or reheat from frozen and cook for a few extra minutes.

Can I make them gluten free?

Sure! Try using another coagulant like flaxseeds or mashed sweet potato but prepare for them to be much more fragile and maybe fall apart while you eat it. The wheat gluten really gives the burger it's hold.

Use gluten free bread crumbs, crackers, or almond flour.

Substitutions

I haven't tried this recipe with other beans, but I´m sure that any other medium sized white bean, like navy or butter beans, would work just fine!

Make Your Own Bread Crumbs

One of the best things to do to avoid waste, is to use bread that is a few days old and starting to dry out and make your own breadcrumbs. I use a box grater or my blender to grind up old bread to save for recipes.

Can I just throw everything into a food processor?

You for sure can use a food processor, but I find that using a fork and a little elbow grease is the best way to control the texture, and it's fun to get your hands in and knead.

Serving Suggestions

We recommend serving the burgers on a bun with lettuce, and tomato. And try out our Alioli Sauce!, barbacoa, una salsa picante como Tabasco, guacamole o mayonesa vegana. Cebolla roja también es un buena adición.