Juicy Chicken Smash Burgers
My latest obsession are these Juicy Chicken Smash Burgers made in a skillet! Thin, crispy and cheesy, these burgers deliver big of flavor. Made from five simple ingredients these chicken smash burgers only take 30 minutes from start to finish. Your entire family will fall in love with this recipe.
This chicken smash burger recipe is also perfect as a meal prep item through the week. Any leftover burgers can be tucked inside of a wrap or added to your favorite salad. Since there are minimal ingredients, these burgers are lower carb too. So, get ready to fall in love.
If you love chicken recipes try my Grilled Chicken and Peach Kabobs or my Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Burgers.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy yet gourmet. This chicken smash burgers are easy to make yet have a gourmet taste.
- Simple and satisfying. With only a few ingredients, these burgers will fill you up without slowing you down.
- Customizable. You can have fun topping these burgers with all of your favorites sauces and toppings.
- Only five ingredients. You only need five ingredients for these juicy burgers.
Recipe Ingredients
- Chicken – You’ll need one pound of ground chicken for this recipe.
- Onion – You’ll need grated or minced sweet onion for this recipe. Grated works best.
- Cheese – This recipe calls for shredded three cheese blend and grated parmesan cheese.
- Oil – Adding olive oil adds fat to the chicken which helps keep the burgers juicy and moist when cooking.
- Seasoning – Season the burgers with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Option to add some red pepper flakes for a little spice.
Expert Tips
Use a spatula thats been sprayed with avocado oil cooking spray to press the burgers down. This will prevent the meat from sticking to the spatula.
Option to cook these burgers on the stovetop or over the grill. If grilling you’ll need to place down a Baking steel sheet. A greased Baking steel sheet will allow you to smash the burgers without them sticking to the grill grates.
Variations
Enjoy these burgers in a variety of ways. Some suggestions include,
- Sauce suggestions. Russian dressing, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, special sauce, honey mustard dressing, or BBQ sauce.
- Vegetables. Grilled or sliced onions, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, fried egg or sautéed onions and peppers.
- Wrap it up. You can enjoy these burgers on a toasted bun or try wrapping these burgers up in lettuce for a lower carb option.
How to Make
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, shredded cheese blend, parmesan cheese, kosher salt, black pepper, grated onion, and olive oil.
Step 2: Mix well using your hands. (The mixture will be sticky, don’t worry.)
Step 3: Wet your hands with water and form the mixture into 6 evenly sized balls.
Step 4: Heat a nonstick skillet or flat surfaced griddle pan over medium high heat. Lightly spray with avocado oil cooking spray. Add two burgers at a time and press them flat using a spatula that’s been sprayed with avocado oil cooking spray.
Step 5: Cook for 3-4 minutes per side. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the burgers. Repeat for all burgers.
Step 6: Add toppings. Serve hot and enjoy.
Grilling Method (Baking Steel Sheet Required)
- Place the Baking Steel on the grill. Drizzle it with avocado oil and rub it into the steel using a paper towel. Once well-seasoned, heat the grill to 400-450 degrees. The steel will heat as the grill racks heat.
- Add the chicken balls to the hot baking steel and smash them using a metal spatula that has been sprayed with cooking spray. This will help prevent the meat from sticking to the cold metal. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side. You’ll want the internal temperature to hit 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure doneness. Cooking time may vary based on size and thickness of the burgers.
Storage
Store – Store leftover cooked burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat burgers in the microwave until warmed through.
Freeze – Option to freeze uncooked burger patties. Separate each burger patty with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Then add the uncooked burgers to a freezer safe bag. Store frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can, but they are best enjoyed hot from the pan or grill!
Sure, you can season them anyway you enjoy most. Garlic powder, onion powder or a sprinkle of paprika would add some flavor.
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Juicy Chicken Smash Burgers
Equipment
- 1 nonstick griddle pan flat surface
- 1 grill optional
- 1 Baking Steel optional
Ingredients
Chicken Burgers
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons sweet onion, grated works best
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup shredded three cheese blend
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- kosher salt and cracked black pepper, to season
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
Prepare the Smash Burgers
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, shredded cheese blend, parmesan cheese, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, grated onion and olive oil. Mix well using your hands.Wet your hands with water and form the mixture into 6 evenly sized balls. (Mixture will be sticky, don’t worry.)
Stovetop Method
- Heat a nonstick skillet or flat surfaced griddle pan over medium high heat. Lightly spray with avocado oil cooking spray. Add two burgers at a time and press them flat using a spatula that's also been sprayed with avocado oil cooking spray. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the burgers. Repeat for all burgers. Serve hot and enjoy.
Grilling Method (Baking Steel Sheet required)
- Add the chicken balls to the hot baking steel and smash them using a metal spatula that has been sprayed with cooking spray. This will help prevent the meat from sticking to the cold metal. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side. You’ll want the internal temperature to hit 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure doneness. Cooking time may vary based on size and thickness of the burgers.
3 Comments on “Juicy Chicken Smash Burgers”
great smash burgers, loved every bite.
I happened upon this recipe while searching up some new healthy meal ideas and we made these tonight – delicious!! Definitely a keeper 🙂
I made these for a weekly meal prep and my family ate so many of them right away that now I will have to make something else for the week lol. I guess that’s a good sign of how good these are!