Description
Juicy cheddar ranch chicken burgers deliver mouthwatering flavor with crisp toppings and creamy sauce. Ranch seasoning and melted cheese elevate this classic burger for a delightful meal you can savor anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground chicken
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) finely shredded cheddar cheese
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) plain bread crumbs
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 1 ounce (28 grams) ranch seasoning mix
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed and minced
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) finely diced onion
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground chicken with cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper until ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and carefully form mixture into evenly sized patties, ensuring consistent thickness for uniform cooking.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a thin layer of oil, allowing pan to reach optimal temperature before adding patties.
- Cook chicken burgers approximately 6-7 minutes per side, checking internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure complete doneness.
- While burgers are cooking, crisp bacon in a separate pan until golden and slightly crunchy.
- Toast burger buns lightly to enhance texture and prevent sogginess.
- Assemble burgers by placing cooked patty on toasted bun, layering with crisp bacon, fresh lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and drizzling ranch dressing.
- Optionally, add additional toppings like sliced avocado, pickles, or extra cheese to customize burger experience.
Notes
- Gentle Mixing Technique Combine ingredients softly to prevent overworking the chicken, which can make burgers tough and dense.
- Consistent Patty Size Use a burger press or measuring cup to create uniform patties that cook evenly and look professionally made.
- Moisture Preservation Add grated cheese or a splash of buttermilk to keep chicken burgers juicy and prevent dryness during cooking.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Replace regular buns with lettuce wraps or gluten-free alternatives for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg