Description
Juicy cheddar ranch chicken burgers deliver a flavor explosion that elevates classic comfort food to gourmet heights. Creamy ranch seasoning and melted cheddar cheese create an irresistible combination you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Burger Patties:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 ounce (28 grams) ranch seasoning mix
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed and minced
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
Burger Assembly Ingredients:
- Buns
- Bacon
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Ranch dressing
Optional Additions:
- Additional vegetables (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly mix ground chicken with egg, bread crumbs, ranch seasoning, garlic, onion, and cheddar cheese in a spacious mixing vessel until ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Spread parchment paper across a large surface and carefully mold the chicken mixture into uniform patties, ensuring consistent size for even cooking.
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature and lightly coat with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Carefully place prepared patties into the heated skillet, cooking each side for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches safe chicken cooking level.
- While patties are cooking, crisp bacon in a separate pan until edges are perfectly crunchy.
- Select fresh burger buns and lightly toast them to enhance texture and flavor.
- Once chicken patties are completely cooked, transfer them directly onto prepared buns.
- Layer each burger with crispy bacon strips, fresh lettuce leaves, and ripe tomato slices.
- Generously drizzle ranch dressing over the assembled burger for an extra burst of creamy flavor.
- Serve immediately to maintain optimal temperature and burger integrity, accompanied by optional side dishes like french fries or a crisp salad.
Notes
- Prevent dry burgers by not overmixing the ground chicken, which can make the meat tough and compact.
- Choose high-fat ground chicken (around 15% fat) for juicier, more flavorful burger patties that won’t crumble during cooking.
- Create uniform patties by using a burger press or measuring each patty with an ice cream scoop for consistent thickness and cooking time.
- Test chicken patty doneness with a meat thermometer, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg