Description
Juicy chicken burgers bring Mediterranean magic to weeknight dinners with herbed patties and zesty toppings. Crisp exterior and tender center make these burgers a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground chicken (93% lean)
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
Burger Ingredients:
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 6 brioche burger buns, split and lightly toasted
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 pinch granulated sugar
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Burger Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet gherkins
- 1 tablespoon juice from gherkin jar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Serving Ingredients:
- Butterhead lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomato
- Thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
- Craft a zesty burger sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, ketchup, finely chopped gherkins, tangy gherkin juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, paprika, pepper, and garlic powder in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Seal the sauce and chill in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to harmonize. This preparation can be done up to a week ahead.
- Caramelize onions in a cast-iron skillet with butter, sprinkling sugar and a pinch of salt. Cook until they transform into a golden, soft mixture, adding water if they brown too quickly.
- Transfer the cooled onions to a mixing bowl and gently fold in ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper, blending carefully to maintain a light texture.
- Sculpt the mixture into six patties, each roughly 1/2-inch thick. Create a subtle dimple in the center of each patty to prevent swelling during cooking.
- Sear the patties in a combination of butter and olive oil, cooking approximately 8-10 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Melt a cheese slice atop each patty during the final minute of cooking.
- Construct the burgers by generously spreading the prepared sauce on toasted buns. Layer with crisp lettuce, the perfectly cooked chicken patty, juicy tomato slices, and sharp red onion rings.
- Crown with the top bun and serve immediately, allowing the flavors to meld and tantalize the taste buds.
Notes
- Whip up this burger sauce ahead of time to let flavors dance and mingle in the refrigerator.
- Caramelize onions slowly to unlock deep, sweet notes that will transform your chicken patties from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Gently mix burger ingredients to keep the meat tender, avoiding the tough mistake of overworking the ground chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg