Baked Turkey Burgers with Mango Chutney

Ever had a turkey burger so bland you had to drown it in condiments? Not this one!

The secret? Mango chutney mixed right into the ground turkey, plus cheese and onion for extra flavor. I used a bun for the photo (with a little extra chutney and green onions on top), but my family devoured them bunless—because they’re that good.

Baking them in oven makes them an easy dinner option all year long. Come summer, they’re a backyard BBQ favorite. Load them up with lettuce, tomatoes, or pickled pink onions, and watch them disappear.

Like our turkey meatloaf muffins, these juicy burgers shine because of the sauce—earning them the well-deserved title of best turkey burgers at our meal assembly stores!

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need for juicy and delicious turkey burgers:

Of special note and variations:

• Ground turkey - It will be leaner if it's made from turkey breast. Dark meat is more flavorful and also has more fat. Ground chicken can be used instead.
• Mango chutney - You can buy it prepared or make your own. Simply Recipes has a homemade mango chutney recipe. Any fruity salsa can be substituted for the chutney. In the recipe card below, I linked to my favorite brand, which is lower in sugar.
• Breadcrumbs - Regular or panko style. Ideally, use plain instead of seasoned so it won't detract from the flavor profile. Use oatmeal to make this recipe gluten-free. I linked to my favorite brand in the recipe card, which is lower in salt.
• Green onions - Other types of onions, such as Vidalia or red onions, also taste nice in this recipe.

Please refer to the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.

Directions with Pictures

Follow these steps to shape and bake turkey burgers in the oven:

Step 1

Add breadcrumbs, shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced green onions, mango chutney, salt, and pepper to a large bowl and mix well.

Step 2

Add ground turkey to the bowl and fold in the binder mixture until evenly distributed throughout the meat. Don't overmix, or the cooked burgers will be tough.

Step 3

Divide and shape the mixture into six patties about half an inch thick. Slightly indent the center of each patty on the top.

Note: Use ½ cup of the meat for a standard-sized burger. Use ¼ cup of meat for sliders.

Step 4

Preheat the oven (and baking sheet) to 350°F. Place patties on a baking sheet coated with non-stick cooking spray. Use the middle rack. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Flip with a spatula halfway through the cooking time so that both sides brown. Glaze with additional mango chutney at serving time if desired.

Grilling Instructions

I love grilling season because dinner truly becomes a family affair. While our CGO (Chief Grilling Officer) is grilling away, the girls and I focus on tasty sides and, of course, dessert.

Turkey burgers take 5-6 minutes to cook on each side over medium heat on a grill.

Storage and Make-Ahead

Leftovers: Store leftover mango chutney turkey burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for about 2 months. Reheat in the microwave at 30-second intervals at 50% power or until heated through. Depending on the number, it will take 2-3 minutes. Flip halfway through and glaze with additional mango chutney if it's available.

Make-Ahead: Prepare patties and place them in a freezer-safe bag in a single layer (until frozen solid), removing excess air. Label and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. When ready to cook, thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then cook as usual.