Smash Chicken Burgers (Printable Version)
Moist chicken patties, melty cheese, toasted buns, and your favorite toppings.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 brioche-style burger buns
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1 pound ground chicken
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4 slices of yellow American cheese
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Salt
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Pepper
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1/4 cup mayonnaise or low-fat mayo (optional)
→ Toppings
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Burger sauce*
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Shredded lettuce (iceberg preferred)
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Slices of tomato
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Pickle slices
# Steps:
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Wash and prep the lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, and any burger sauce you want to use. Set them aside so you'll be ready to assemble everything fast.
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Use a paper towel to pat dry the ground chicken. Then, divide it into 2-ounce portions without packing them too much. Sprinkle on some salt and pepper for seasoning.
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Spread a little mayo on the cut sides of the buns to help them toast nicely. Heat up a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat, lightly grease it, and toast the buns until golden. Put them aside once done.
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Lay the chicken portions on the heated pan. Add a small piece of parchment paper on top of each, and press them flat with a spatula to make thin patties. Take off the parchment and sprinkle on a little more salt and pepper.
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Cook one side of the patties for about 2 to 3 minutes till the bottom's browned and most of the pink fades from the top. Flip them, add cheese to every second patty, and let them cook for 1 to 1.5 minutes more. Stack patties without cheese over the cheesy ones.
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Build your burgers by placing the double-patty stack on the toasted buns. Add the toppings you've prepped, and serve while they're hot!
# Notes:
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For a healthier choice, switch to light mayo and use lower-calorie sauces. Pick quality American cheese for the best taste.
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Extra lean ground chicken breast works great here, but ground turkey or beef are also good swaps.