Juicy Chicken Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 ounces Monterey jack or Pepper Jack Cheese shredded (1/2 cup)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons grated red onion
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• vegetable oil
• 4 thick cheese slices
• 4 hamburger buns
• lettuce, tomato, cheese, bacon, avocado, thin sliced onion, BBQ sauce, mayonaisse, ketchup, or mustard

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Form Patties ---

2. 2

   Combine ground chicken (1 pound), panko breadcrumbs (1 cup), cheese (2 ounces), mayonnaise (¼ cup), red onion (2 tablespoons), Worcestershire (1 tablespoon), garlic powder (1 teaspoon), salt (1/2 teaspoon), and black pepper (1/4 teaspoon) in a large bowl using your hands.

3. 3

   Press into four 3/4" thick patties (should be about 4" in diameter). Press your thumb in the center of each patty, creating a divet.

4. 4

   --- Chill Patties ---

5. 5

   Arrange the patties on a large plate or small baking sheet. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Season the patties with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   --- Cook Patties ---

7. 7

   In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil on medium heat, until it shimmers. Add burgers and cook, undisturbed, until a crust begins to form on the bottom of the patty, about 5-6 minutes.

8. 8

   Turn the patties and repeat on the other side. If using cheese, top with cheese. Continue to cook patties until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F, about 5-6 minutes.

9. 9

   --- Assemble Burgers ---

10. 10

    Arrange toppings on a platter for the table.

11. 11

    When patties are cooked, add to a split bun and arrange on individual plates or a serving platter. Serve and enjoy!