Description

These Buffalo Chicken Burgers are a flavorful twist on the classic burger, combining juicy ground chicken with spicy buffalo wing sauce and melted cheddar cheese. Topped with ranch and blue cheese dressings, they make the perfect game day or weeknight meal, served on whole wheat buns for added wholesomeness.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Burger Patties

1 lb ground chicken breast
3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce, plus more for drizzling
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese

For Toppings and Serving

4 to 6 whole wheat buns
Ranch dressing (for topping)
Blue cheese dressing (for topping)
Buffalo wing sauce (for topping)
Lettuce leaves
Carrots (for serving)
Celery (for serving)

Instructions

Preheat Grill or Skillet: Prepare your grill or heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat to ensure it’s hot enough for cooking the patties evenly.
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, seasoned bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, buffalo wing sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid tough patties.
Form Patties: Shape the mixture into evenly sized patties, about 4 to 6 depending on preferred size, ensuring they hold together well.
Cook Patties: Grill or pan-fry the patties for 8 to 10 minutes total, flipping halfway through. During the last 2 minutes, place the sharp cheddar cheese slices on top of each patty and cover to melt the cheese.
Assemble Burgers: Once cooked through, place each patty onto a whole wheat bun, drizzle with ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and extra buffalo wing sauce as desired.
Add Lettuce and Serve: Top the burgers with fresh lettuce leaves. Serve immediately alongside carrot and celery sticks with extra ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

Use ground chicken breast for a leaner burger with tender texture.
Seasoned bread crumbs help bind the patties and add subtle flavor.
Adjust buffalo wing sauce amount depending on your preferred spice level.
For extra moisture, you can add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt to the patty mix.
Ensure chicken patties are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
Whole wheat buns add fiber and a nutty flavor, but regular buns can be substituted if preferred.
Serve with extra veggies like celery and carrots to complement the spicy flavors.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling / Pan-frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burger with bun and toppings
Calories: 380 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg

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