Description

This delicious chicken burger recipe features flavorful seasoned chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection, topped with melted Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, fresh avocado, lettuce, and tomato, all nestled in soft brioche buns. The burger is enhanced by a creamy garlic mayonnaise, making it a satisfying and easy-to-make meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Seasoning Mix

1/3 cup (80g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
¾ tsp paprika
1 tsp thyme
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder

Chicken and Cooking

2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
2 large onions, halved and sliced (white, brown, or yellow)
400 – 500g (14 oz – 1 lb) chicken breast (2 pieces), cut in half horizontally into 2 thin steaks each
4 – 8 slices Swiss or other melting cheese

Burger Assembly

4 soft rolls (brioche burger buns recommended)
1 avocado
Lettuce
2 large tomatoes
½ cup mayonnaise (whole egg mayonnaise preferred)
1 large garlic clove, minced

Side Suggestions

French fries
Baked potato wedges

Instructions

Prepare Garlic Mayonnaise: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the minced garlic clove. Set this garlic mayo aside for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Mix Seasoning: In a flat bowl or dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder thoroughly to create your seasoning mix.
Prepare Chicken: If necessary, gently pound the chicken breasts to about 1cm (2/5 inch) thick. Trim the chicken to the shape of the buns but keep them about 15% larger to allow for shrinkage during cooking.
Caramelize Onions: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes until they become golden and caramelized. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, toss well, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
Toast Buns: While the onions cook, preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Split the buns and lightly toast or warm them in the oven. If using a BBQ, simply toast the cut sides until crispy. Keep the toasted buns warm in the turned-off oven with the door slightly ajar.
Cook Chicken: Using the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and keep heating it on high. Dredge each chicken piece in the seasoning mix, shaking off any excess flour, and place them in the hot skillet. Cook for 2 ½ minutes on one side until golden, then flip.
Add Cheese: Immediately top each chicken steak with the slices of cheese. Continue cooking on the second side for 1 ½ minutes. If the cheese isn’t fully melted when the chicken underside is golden, cover the skillet with a lid or foil for 15 seconds to assist melting.
Rest Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the skillet and place them on a plate. Loosely cover with foil to keep warm while assembling the burgers.
Assemble Burgers: Spread mashed avocado on the base half of each toasted bun and season with salt and pepper. Layer on the cooked chicken with melted cheese, then add the caramelized onions, lettuce leaves, and tomato slices.
Finish with Garlic Mayo: Smear the inside of the burger bun tops with the prepared garlic mayonnaise and place these on top of the assembled burgers. Serve immediately with french fries or baked potato wedges for a complete meal.

Notes

Note 1: Adjust the amount of cheese slices according to preference; more cheese will add richness.
Note 2: Pounding the chicken evenly helps it cook uniformly and quickens cooking time.
For best flavor, allow the garlic mayo to rest for at least 20 minutes before using to intensify the garlic infusion.
You can substitute Swiss cheese with cheddar or mozzarella slices based on taste.
If preferred, cook the chicken on a BBQ flat plate with a drizzle of oil instead of the skillet.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chicken burger, homemade chicken burger, cheesy chicken burger, garlic mayo burger, grilled chicken sandwich, easy burger recipe