Description

A delicious Lemon & Herb Chicken Club Burger featuring juicy marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection, topped with crispy smoked bacon, fresh avocado, tomato, lettuce, and a tangy homemade lemon-mustard mayo sauce, all served in toasted burger buns. Perfect for a flavorful barbecue or casual meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 garlic clove
2 tsp chopped thyme leaves, or 1 tsp dried thyme
½ lemon, juiced
3 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of salt
Plenty of cracked black pepper

Bacon and Buns

8 rashers smoked bacon
4 burger buns, split
4 slices of your favourite cheese (optional)

Toppings

2 avocados, halved, stoned, peeled and sliced
2 tomatoes, sliced
4 handfuls of lettuce leaves

Sauce

3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp mustard
Small splash of chilli sauce (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: Crush the garlic with the thyme and a pinch of salt using a pestle and mortar. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, and plenty of cracked black pepper, then mash together to combine into a marinade.
Marinate the Chicken: Lay the chicken breasts out on a board and flatten slightly using a rolling pin to an even thickness. Transfer the chicken to a container, pour over the marinade, then seal, shake to coat evenly, and chill for up to 1 hour.
Preheat the Barbecue: Light the barbecue and wait until the coals are ashen or heat a gas barbecue to medium heat.
Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, and a splash of chilli sauce if using. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
Cook the Bacon and Toast Buns: Cook the bacon on the barbecue for 3–4 minutes until crisp. Remove to a plate and set aside. Toast the cut side of the buns where you grilled the bacon to soak up the bacon fat, then remove and set aside.
Grill the Chicken: Barbecue the marinated chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes per side until lightly charred. Top each piece with a slice of cheese if using, and cook for a few minutes more until the cheese melts and the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature at least 65°C/149°F).
Assemble the Burgers: Spread the base of each toasted bun with the prepared sauce, then layer with avocado slices, tomato, grilled chicken, bacon, and lettuce. Sandwich with the bun tops, press lightly, and serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra smoky flavor, use smoked cheese or add a dash of smoked paprika to the marinade.
Ensure chicken is cooked thoroughly with a thermometer reading of at least 65°C to guarantee safety.
Marinate the chicken for up to 1 hour to allow flavors to penetrate but avoid over-marinating to prevent texture changes.
Toast buns on the barbecue to soak up bacon fat for enhanced flavor and crispness.
Optional chilli sauce in the mayo adds a gentle heat, omit if sensitive to spice.

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

Keywords: lemon herb chicken burger, grilled chicken burger, chicken club burger, barbecue burger, bacon chicken sandwich, avocado burger