Cheddar Ranch Chicken Burgers
Cheddar Ranch Chicken Burgers are juicy and flavorful patties infused with zesty ranch seasoning and melted cheddar, perfect for summer grilling or a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing mix
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 brioche or whole wheat buns
- 1 cup lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and finely chop the parsley.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ranch dressing mix, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into patties about 1 inch thick; make a small indentation in the center of each patty.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat or preheat your grill. Cook patties for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with cheddar cheese to melt.
- Assemble by placing lettuce on the bottom half of each bun, adding a patty, tomato slices, and any additional ranch dressing before closing.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in diced jalapeños or using pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick.
- You can substitute ground turkey for chicken if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg