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Think of a classic patio food. Burgers, right? But, what kind of burgers and under what conditions? You’re probably thinking beef burgers on a hot summer day with a cold beer(s) or another tasty adult beverage. And you’d be right . . . most of the time.
All-Season Burgers
What about when you want something lighter? Beef can be a heavy meal. What about when it’s not summer — maybe winter? What about inflation? Ground beef can be much more expensive than ground chicken. What about when you get a craving for a grilled (or pan-fried) burger and you need it . . . RIGHT NOW?! No waiting required with Randy’s Eat Shop homemade, frozen Chicken Burgers.
Chicken Burgers
- 2 – 3 pounds ground chicken
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 4 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 4 Tbsp minced onions
- 2 – 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Randy’s Eat Shop Smoked Paprika Spice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Do this:
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Use your hands to combine all the ingredients together until blended, but don’t over mix.
Roll the mixture into balls approximately 1/4 pound.
Use a burger press to make consistently sized burger patties. Watch the video here to learn how to use the burger press.
NOTE: Absolutely use the slip sheets in the burger press or you will have issues getting the meat out in the shape your want. They come with the burger press but are not featured in the video. Place one slip sheet in the bottom of the press then place the ground meat ball in the press and roughly flatten it with your hand. Then place another slip sheet on top of the meat before you press it into the burger shape. Remove the patty from the press and slide it into a sandwich size ziplock baggie. Squeeze the air out of the bag and zip seal it shut.
Grill Chicken Burgers From the Freezer
Now you can cook a few burgers or freeze all of the burger patties for when you get that “RIGHT NOW” craving. When ready to cook, remove the patty from the plastic bag and also remove the slip sheets from both sides of the patty. Place the frozen patty (or patties) on a preheated grill to medium-high heat after oiling the grates. Cook the chicken burgers on the grill until the internal temperature is 165 F, about 10 minutes total, flipping halfway through. All cravings may be satisfied within minutes on the grill or pan-fried (preferably a cast iron pan) on the stove — medium heat and keep an eye in it, flipping a couple of times.
How Do You Know When Chicken Patties Are Done?
Here are several ways to determine when your chicken burgers are ready to eat:
- Use a meat thermometer — poultry is safe to eat when it reaches the temperature of 165°F
- Feel the meat — when you first start grilling (or frying) your burger it will be soft and spongy. As it cooks it will firm up. When you press the burger with the edge of your spatula or your finger, if it will feels firm and not pliable then it is done. And remember, it will continue to cook for a few minutes after you remove it from the heat due to the heat retained in the meat. So if you stop cooking a bit early it will finish with the heat is has retained and stay juicy.
- Have a “test” patty to cut into — Sometimes I create a separate patty, maybe smaller but the same thickness, that I can cut slices off of to see the inside of the meat and determine if it is fully cooked. It gives me something to snack on while I’m grilling.
Ready to Eat
Have your buns, condiments, and cold beers or adult beverages ready. And what will be your sides? Tater tots? Fries? Chips and Creamy Onion Dip? Plan accordingly and enjoy!
Please Leave a Comment: Chicken Burgers
Leave a comment below and tell us if this information was of value to you or let us know what we missed and can add to this post. Did you make chicken burgers? Was it as easy and delicious as we said it was? Did it add to your spring/summer/fall/winter patio experience? Did you modify the recipe? How so? What tasty side did you choose to go with your burger? Please include a photo so we can see how delicious your burgers look.
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