Mango Chutney Turkey Burgers

Have you had a turkey burger that needed to be loaded with condiments to mask the bland flavor? Not this one!

The secret is the perfect amount of mango chutney mixed into the ground turkey, along with cheese and onion.

For the sake of the picture, I used a bun. I also slathered a dollop of mango chutney and a few green onions on top of the patty.

Meanwhile, my family gobbled them up au naturel - no bun in sight. They're that good. Plus no bun equals less carbs, if that is your goal.

Baking them in the oven makes turkey burgers an easy option year-round.

Come summer, they are a frequently requested choice at our backyard barbecues. Doctor them up with your favorite fixings, like lettuce, tomatoes, and pickled pink onions.

These juicy ground turkey burgers are a close cousin to our turkey meatloaf muffins spiced with fruity salsa.

In both cases, the sauce makes all the difference. It's also the reason why these turkey burgers deservedly earned the 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.