Chicken Burger Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
666 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Burger Recipe
Description
The Chicken Burger Recipe uses chicken breasts sliced thin, seasoned with a mix of paprika, thyme, garlic, onion powders, salt, and pepper, then pan-fried until golden. Onions are cooked until caramelized and seasoned to bring sweetness and depth. Swiss cheese slices melt over the chicken shortly before finishing cooking, adding a creamy texture without excess oil.
The burger is assembled on toasted soft rolls, layered with slices of avocado, crisp lettuce, and tomato for freshness and contrast. A garlicky mayonnaise sauce prepared in advance adds a mild pungency and richness.
This recipe lends itself to serving with classic sides like fries or baked potato wedges. It is versatile with options for BBQ or stovetop cooking.
Notes recommend using Swiss or Massdam cheese for good melting properties without slipping, and advise pounding chicken to an even thinness for consistent cooking. Adjusting burger size relative to bun and condiments like ketchup or mustard are optional according to taste.
Ingredients
Seasoning:
- 1/3 cup /80g flour (any white)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Burgers:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onion halved them sliced (white, brown or yellow, large
- 400 - 500g / 14 oz - 1 lb chicken breast cut in half horizontally into 2 thin steaks, 2 pieces
- 4 – 8 swiss cheese Note 1, or other melting cheese slices
- 4 soft rolls (I used brioche burger buns)
- 1 avocado
- lettuce
- 2 tomato large
Garlic Mayo:
- ½ cup mayonnaise (I use whole egg)
- 1 garlic minced, large clove
On the side
- French Fries
- potatoes baked wedges
Instructions
- Mix Garlic Mayo ingredients in a small bowl, set aside for 20+ minutes.
- Mix Seasoning in a flat bowl / dish.
- If required, pound chicken to about 1 cm / 2/5” thick. If wanting to be exact, trim to shape of rolls BUT ensure it is about 15% larger (it shrinks) (Note 2).
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over high heat (if doing on BBQ, drizzle flat plate).
- Add onion and cook, turning regularly, for 5 minutes until golden. Season with salt and pepper, toss, then remove.
- While cooking the onions, preheat oven to 160C/320F. Split rolls, then lightly toast / warm the rolls (if using BBQ, just toast the cut side until crispy). Leave in turned off oven with door ajar while you cook chicken.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil into the same skillet, still on high heat.
- Dredge chicken in Seasoning, shake off excess, then place in skillet. Repeat.
- Cook for 2 ½ minutes until golden, then flip.
- Top with cheese then leave for 1 1/2 minutes. When the underside is golden, if the cheese is not yet melted, place lid on for 15 seconds (or tray or foil).
- Remove chicken from skillet onto plate. Cover loosely with foil while you start assembling the burgers.
Burgers:
- Smear base of roll with avocado, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with chicken, onion, lettuce then tomato.
- Smear lid of roll with Garlic Mayo, place on burger. Enjoy!
Notes
- Swiss or Massdam cheese works best for melting without excessive oiliness; processed cheese is an alternative.
- Pound chicken to about 1 cm thick and optionally trim to bun size, allowing for approximately 15% shrinkage when cooked.
- Garlic mayonnaise can be prepared ahead and refrigerated to allow flavors to develop.
- This recipe provides nutritional details per serving; buns can be swapped for lettuce wraps for a lower-carb option.
- Ketchup and mustard can be added as condiments according to personal preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 666 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 666cal | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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