Description
These juicy ground chicken burgers are tender, flavorful, and surprisingly moist thanks to grated tart apple, cooked onion, and a simple seasoning blend. Perfect for quick lunches or dinners, these burgers stay firm and juicy while delivering a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken breast
- 1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely grated
- 1/2 small yellow onion, finely grated or minced
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for cooking
- 4 burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 4 slices cheese, optional
- Pickles, sauce, or mayonnaise, for serving
Instructions
- Place the grated apple and onion in a skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until softened and most of the moisture has evaporated.
- Transfer the apple-onion mixture to a plate and let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, cooled apple-onion mixture, egg white, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Dijon mustard.
- Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Cut four squares of parchment paper.
- Divide the chicken mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty on its own parchment square.
- Refrigerate the patties for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
- Transfer each patty into the skillet using the parchment paper, then peel away the parchment.
- Cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the burgers rest for 2 minutes before serving.
- Serve on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, pickles, cheese, and your favorite sauce if desired.
Notes
- Grated apple helps keep the chicken burgers moist and tender.
- Cooking the onion first removes excess moisture and adds flavor.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith, Pink Lady, or Braeburn.
- Chilling the patties helps them hold together during cooking.
- Add cayenne pepper or jalapeño for a spicy version.
- Serve bun-free in lettuce wraps or over salads for a lighter meal.
- Store cooked patties in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze uncooked patties between parchment sheets for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
