It’s been a while since I shared one of my burger creations. I have been plugging away at writing my follow-up cookbook to my debut tome – Homemade on a Weeknight. The second book is set to be titled Burgers on a Weeknight and it will have 50+ burger creations with homemade sauces, and toppings. I am using a variety of meats in the mix as well. Which is my my Nashville Hot Chicken Burger is perfect for your family and the newest edition to my next cookbook!
If you don’t care for spicy food – don’t shy away from this burger. I do not like to make things that are spicy just to be spicy – you know those sauces and dishes that melt your face off. I like for the spiciness to be complementary and balanced, which is why I like to add cooling ingredients to cut the acidity and just give you that delicious flavor.
I served this up with an easy to make Bourbon Baked Beans – so much flavor without that tin can taste. They give a nice break from the heat of the burger too! It would be great with some Beer Battered Onion Rings or even just plain ol’ french fries!
Now Let’s Get Cookin’!
Nashville Hot Chicken Burger
Ingredients
- 8 Potato Bun
- 1 cup Dill Pickles
- 1 Romaine Heart halved
- ½ cup Avocado Mayo
- 1 tbsp Dill Pickle Juice
- 3 tbsp Hot Sauce
- ½ lb Bacon cut in half
For the Burger
- 2 lb Ground Chicken
- 1 Egg beaten
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 cup Panko Crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare all of the ingredients. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
- In a bowl, combine mayo, dill pickle juice and 1 tbsp. hot sauce.
- In a frying pan over medium-high heat, add bacon. Cook until crispy and remove to paper towel covered plate.
- In a small bowl, combine burger seasonings. In a larger bowl, combine chicken, egg and seasoning mixture. For into 4-inch patties and cook for 8-9 minutes on each side. In the last 3 minutes of cooking on the second side, brush each patty with remaining hot sauce.
- Build the Burger: Spread bottom bun with mayo mixture, top with burger, 3 pieces of bacon, two pieces of lettuce, 3-4 pickles and top bun.
Estelle Forrest self-published this cookbook after a lot of playing around in the kitchen. You can purchase your own copy here:
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Sounds really succulent! Happy St. Patrick’s day! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for dinner party. Hope you have an awesome week.
Just looking at that burger is making me hungry. Coincidentally, my hubby and I have both been craving burgers these last couple of days! Thanks for sharing this at our #HomeMattersParty
Ooh, I do love interesting combinations for burgers! This chicken burger looks fantastic. I am looking forward to your burger cookbook, for sure! Thanks for linking with me.
Shelbee
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Ooh, I love interesting burger combinations! This chicken burger looks amazing. I will be looking forward to your new burger cookbook, for sure. Thanks for linking with me!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Sounds delicious! Thanks for joining us for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week.
Your awesome post is featured on Full Plate Thursday,529! Thanks so much for sharing with us and we have shared you on our Features Board. Come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen