Description
These Cheddar Ranch Chicken Burgers combine juicy ground chicken with shredded cheddar cheese and zesty ranch seasoning, creating a flavorful and easy-to-make main course perfect for a family-friendly dinner. Served with fresh lettuce, tomato, and red onion on toasted buns, they’re a satisfying twist on classic chicken burgers.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Burgers
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving
- 4 hamburger buns
- lettuce leaves
- tomato slices
- red onion slices
- extra ranch dressing
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, plain breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning mix, minced garlic, and black pepper. Gently mix until just combined to avoid tough burgers.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, ensuring they are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- Cook Patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Place the patties in the pan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Toast Buns: While the patties are cooking, toast the hamburger buns if desired to add extra texture and flavor.
- Assemble Burgers: On each bun, layer lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion. Add the cooked chicken patty on top and drizzle with extra ranch dressing. Cover with the top bun and serve warm.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, grill the burgers instead of pan-frying.
- Enhance the burger by adding crispy bacon or sliced avocado.
- To keep it low-carb, serve the patties in lettuce wraps or on top of a fresh salad instead of buns.
