Description
Cheddar Ranch Chicken Burgers are juicy, flavorful patties infused with zesty ranch and sharp cheddar, making them a perfect addition to your summer grilling repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp ranch dressing mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 whole grain or classic hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, avocado
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties about ¾-inch thick.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. If using a skillet, drizzle with oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook each patty for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Serve on toasted buns with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- For added flavor variation, try substituting cheddar with pepper jack cheese or adding fresh herbs like cilantro.
- Let the patties rest for a few minutes after cooking to enhance juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg