White Cheddar & Spinach Chicken Burgers

from ZestPlate.com

Ingredients: 

• 1 lb ground chicken

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1/4 cup onion

• 1 cup spinach, fresh

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• Salt and black pepper

• Olive oil

• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

• 4 burger buns

• 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese

1. Mixture Preparation:

Combine ground chicken, grated cheddar, chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, and diced onion in large bowl. Add Dijon, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with hands just until combined - overmixing creates tough burgers.

2. Patty Formation:

Divide mixture into four equal portions. Shape into 1/2-inch thick patties, making slight depression in center of each. This prevents doming during cooking. Chill patties 15 minutes to help them hold shape.

3. Cooking Process:

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Add extra cheese on top during last minute if desired.

4. Resting Phase:

Let burgers rest 5 minutes before serving. This allows juices to redistribute throughout meat for maximum juiciness.

5. Assembly:

Toast buns lightly. Layer with lettuce, tomato, burger, and additional toppings as desired.

Storage Solutions

• Refrigerate cooked burgers up to 3 days

• Freeze raw patties up to 3 months

• Freeze cooked burgers up to 2 months

• Thaw overnight in refrigerator