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Juicy Chicken Burgers

Juicy Chicken Burgers with Sweet Apple Butter Twist

These Juicy Chicken Burgers feature apple butter, cumin, and smoked paprika for a delicious twist on traditional chicken burgers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burger Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Substitute with ground turkey for a lighter taste.
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs Consider gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Musselman's Apple Butter Opt for high-quality apple butter for the richest flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Parsley can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Replace with coriander for a milder taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika works too.
  • to taste Kosher Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Ground Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For Topping
  • 4 slices Smoked Gouda Cheese Regular Gouda or cheddar can be substituted.
  • 1 large Sweet Onion Yellow onion can be a good alternative.
For Cooking
  • 4 burger buns Burger Buns Consider whole grain or gluten-free options.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any cooking oil can replace it.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Grill or Skillet
  • spatula
  • Skillet for Onions

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a spacious mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, apple butter, and chopped cilantro. Add cumin, smoked paprika, along with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until just combined.
  2. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into full-sized burgers, ensuring they are about 3/4 inch thick.
  3. Preheat grill to medium heat. Cook the patties for 8-10 minutes on each side, flipping only once until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Top with smoked Gouda cheese in the last few minutes.
  4. Thinly slice the sweet onion. Heat olive oil in a separate skillet. Sauté the onions with a pinch of salt and pepper for about 20 minutes until golden brown, then mix in a spoonful of apple butter.
  5. Let the burgers rest for a few minutes before assembling on the bun with caramelized onions on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 15mg

Notes

These burgers are meal prep friendly and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.

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