Ground Chicken Smash Burgers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1 pound ground chicken
02 -
Salt
03 -
Pepper
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4 slices yellow American cheese
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4 brioche burger buns
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1/4 cup mayo or light mayo (optional)
→ Toppings
07 -
Shredded iceberg lettuce
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Tomato slices
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Pickles
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Burger sauce
# Instructions:
01 -
Prepare lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, and burger sauce ahead of time for quick assembly.
02 -
Pat ground chicken dry with a paper towel and divide it into 2-ounce balls without squeezing or forming into meatballs. Season portions with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Spread mayo lightly on each side of the buns. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat, coat lightly with oil or cooking spray, and toast the buns. Set aside.
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Place chicken balls on the hot pan. Cover each ball with a parchment square and press with a spatula to flatten into thin patties. Remove parchment carefully and season patties lightly with more salt and pepper.
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Cook patties for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and almost no pink remains. Flip and add cheese to alternating patties. Cook second side for another 60-90 seconds and stack non-cheese patties on top of cheese-topped patties.
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Place double chicken patties on the toasted buns. Add prepared toppings and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Parchment paper prevents sticking during flattening and results in evenly-shaped patties.