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Maple Mustard Chicken Apple Burgers

Apples add a touch of sweet to these savory chicken burgers with a simple maple mustard sauce
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Top 10 Delicious Easy Hamburger Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: burger, chicken, dinner, grilled
Servings: 6
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 5 Slices Bacon chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Red Onion minced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Apple Juice
  • 1 Apple Chopped, about 2/3 cup
  • 2 Tablespoons Parsley fresh, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Sage
  • 1 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 2 Pounds Ground Chicken
  • 6 Slices Monterey Jack Cheese any cheese is great, cheddar, smoked gruyere etc
  • 6 Brioche Buns
  • Lettuce
  • 1/2 Red Onion Sliced Thin

For the Sauce

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

For the Sauce

  • Mix ingredients in a bowl and set aside in the fridge.
    2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup, 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise, 1/2 Cup Dijon Mustard

For the Burgers

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1 teaspoon of the grease.
    5 Slices Bacon
  • Place the skillet and drippings back on the burner over medium heat and add the onion, garlic, salt and pepper, cooking until tender, about 2 minutes.
    1/4 Cup Red Onion, 3 Cloves Garlic, 1/2 teaspoon Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • Slowly pour in the apple juice to deglaze the pan. Simmer for a few minutes until the liquid is gone. Add the bacon, apple, and herbs and cook until the apple is starting to soften.
    1/4 Cup Apple Juice, 1 Apple, 2 Tablespoons Parsley, 1/2 teaspoon Dried Sage
  • Remove to a bowl to cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, chicken and apple mixture. Be sure to handle the meat gently. Shape into 6 patties or 4 larger patties. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside in the fridge to rest for up to 30 minutes.
    1 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs, 2 Pounds Ground Chicken
  • Grill patties, salted side down for 6-7 minutes. Salt the other side, flip and cook another 6-8 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees), topping with cheese to melt it.
    6 Slices Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Grill the buns quickly and spread sauce on the bottom. Add the meat and serve with toppings of choice.
    6 Brioche Buns, Lettuce, 1/2 Red Onion

Notes

Chicken burgers can be frozen for 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 891kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 313mg | Sodium: 1281mg | Potassium: 991mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1079IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 312mg | Iron: 3mg