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BBQ Chicken Burgers
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Instructions
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Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a sauté pan over medium heat and sauté the onions and 1/2 teaspoon of salt for 4 minutes or until tender. Set aside to cool.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled sautéed onions, ground chicken, BBQ sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and remainder of salt and mix. Don't over mix to avoid tough, chewy burgers.
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Evenly divide the mixture into 4 pieces for regular sized burgers, or 8 pieces for mini burgers. Shape into patties.
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Heat remaining tbsp of oil in a pan and cook the patties for 4-5 minutes (3-4 minutes for sliders) on each side.
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Place 1 slice of cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking and allow to melt.
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Place burgers on buns and top with desired accompaniments.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bind Your Patties with Breadcrumbs 🍞Mix 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs with your ground chicken to prevent dry, crumbly burgers and improve texture and moisture retention during grilling.
- Chill Patties Before Grilling ❄️Form patties and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cooking to keep them intact on the grill and prevent them from falling apart or becoming too thin.
- Create a Shallow Indent 👇Press a shallow thumb indentation into the center of each patty before grilling—this prevents the burger from puffing up and ensures even cooking throughout.
- Toast Your Buns Properly 🔥Brush burger buns lightly with oil and grill them cut-side down for 1-2 minutes until golden; this prevents sogginess from toppings and adds incredible texture.
- Add BBQ Sauce in Layers 🎨Apply BBQ sauce during the last minute of cooking and again after the burger leaves the grill—this creates a caramelized glaze while keeping the interior moist and flavorful.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
High Protein
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Smart Nutrition 
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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