Cheddar Ranch Chicken Burgers
With the Independence Day holiday coming up, I thought I'd do something for the cookout crowd. If you have family or guests who don't eat red meat, this would be a great alternative to offering them a veggie burger off the grill. These burgers are juicy, packed full of flavor thanks to the Ranch seasoning, and are almost as easy to put together as a regular ground beef patty. You can even make them gluten-free if you choose. So why not add them to your menu this year?
Adapted from Will Cook for Smiles
A juicy burger packed with flavor thanks to Ranch seasoning, this makes for a great alternative for anyone who does not eat red meat or is looking for something different for cookouts or burger nights.
Adapted from Will Cook for Smiles
- 2 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 oz Ranch seasoning mix (1 envelope)
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Using hands, mix together until thoroughly blended.
Use an ice cream scoop to measure out 8 equal portions of approximately 4-5 ounces each. Form into patties, making them as thick or thin as desired.
Pan Frying: Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the patties in the skillet, being careful not to crowd them (cook in batches if needed). Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Remove and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Grill: Because the patties are more fragile, make a tray on the grill using aluminum foil and cook the patties on the tray; this will prevent them from falling through the grating. Cook 6-8 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 215kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.3g19%
- Saturated Fat 4.3g22%
- Cholesterol 128mg43%
- Sodium 200mg9%
- Potassium 626mg18%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.2g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 0.7g
- Protein 22.8g46%
- Calcium 68 mg
- Iron 1 mg
- Vitamin D 120 IU
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
- These can be made gluten-free as follows:
- Purchase ground chicken that is plainly marked gluten-free. Note that most ground chicken sold in stores is prepared with vinegar and other herbs, which is not gluten-free. Or, make your own ground chicken by grinding chicken breast meat in a meat grinder.
- Use breadcrumbs that are marked as gluten-free.
- Use Ranch seasoning mix that is marked gluten-free.
- Topping suggestions
- Bacon
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Pickles
- Ranch dressing
- Mayonnaise
- Additional Cheddar cheese