BBQ Chicken Burger

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken (dark or white meat)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ cup barbecue sauce (*used in two steps)
• 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (diced into tiny cubes or shredded)
• ¼ cup barbecue sauce (*used in two steps)
• 1 cup homemade coleslaw (optional)
• 4 buns

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Heat grill to medium-high heat. Alternatively, heat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the grill grates or pan with oil to keep the burgers from sticking.

2. 2

   Place 1 pound ground chicken into a large mixing bowl and add1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ cup barbecue sauce, and 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (cubed or grated). Mix together until just combined and ingredients are evenly distributed, being careful to not overmix the chicken.

3. 3

   Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape it into patties that are slightly larger than the bottom of a hamburger bun. Place a thumbprint into the middle of each burger, to help prevent shrinkage and even cooking.

4. 4

   Grill or cook for 5 minutes. Flip the burgers, and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken burgers reach 162℉ (72℃).

5. 5

   Remove the burgers to a plate and brush with the additional ¼ cup barbecue sauce. Tent with foil and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This will allow the burgers to reach 165℉ (74℃).

6. 6

   Serve the burgers on buns with coleslaw and additional BBQ sauce or as desired.