Description

These White Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Caramelized Onions are a tasty twist on classic burgers, featuring juicy chicken patties filled with savory caramelized onions and gooey white cheddar cheese. Perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal!

Ingredients

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Chicken Burgers:

1 pound lean ground chicken or turkey
1/2 cup prepared caramelized onions
5 ounces white cheddar, 1/4 inch dice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1-2 teaspoons Calabrian chili paste (or sambal)

For serving:

burger buns
smashed avocados
arugula
mayo

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Instructions

PATTIES: Heat the grill to 475ºF. Combine ground chicken, caramelized onions, cheddar, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, pepper, and chili paste in a bowl. Form into 4 patties. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Grill for 4-6 minutes per side.
GRILL: Oil grill grates, cook patties until 155ºF.
SERVE: Toast buns, assemble burgers with mayo, lettuce, smashed avocados. Serve with desired sides.

Notes

Caramelized onions: Melt butter and oil in a skillet. Sauté onions, add sugar and salt, cook for 35-45 minutes until golden and soft.
Prep onions in advance for convenience.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burger
Calories: Approx. 350
Sugar: Approx. 2g
Sodium: Approx. 600mg
Fat: Approx. 20g
Saturated Fat: Approx. 8g
Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 15g
Fiber: Approx. 3g
Protein: Approx. 25g
Cholesterol: Approx. 85mg