Description
These White Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Caramelized Onions are a juicy and flavorful twist on classic burgers. The tender chicken patties are seasoned to perfection and topped with gooey melted cheddar and sweet balsamic onions, all sandwiched between toasted buns.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Patties:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Caramelized Onions:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 slices white cheddar cheese
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Patties: In a bowl, combine ground chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 equal patties.
- Caramelize the Onions: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat, add olive oil, and cook sliced onions for 15–20 minutes until golden. Stir in balsamic vinegar.
- Cook the Chicken Patties: Cook patties in the same skillet or on a grill for 5–6 minutes per side. Top with cheddar to melt.
- Assemble the Burgers: Toast buns, then stack with chicken patties, caramelized onions, and desired toppings.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Prepare caramelized onions ahead for quicker assembly.
- Ground turkey can be used as a substitute for chicken.
- Enhance with pickles or avocado for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
