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Smash Chicken Delight

Smash Chicken Delight

Juicy smash chicken burger with crispy crust. Spiced with paprika & Cajun, topped with bacon & sriracha mayo. Quick 25-minute recipe.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 570

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs panko or regular
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper finely diced
  • 2 tbsp green onion diced
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or oil of your choice
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 2 strips bacon cooked and cut in half
  • q.s. mayonnaise to taste
  • q.s. Sriracha sauce to taste
  • to taste red onion thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Sturdy spatula
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, diced red bell pepper, green onion, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic.
  2. Mix the ingredients gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
  3. Divide the mixture into four portions and roll each into a ball.
  4. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  5. Place the chicken balls in the skillet, cover with parchment paper, and press down firmly with a spatula to smash them into flat patties.
  6. Cook the patties undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
  7. Flip the patties carefully and place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty.
  8. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese melts and the chicken is cooked through.
  9. Toast the brioche buns until golden.
  10. Mix sriracha into mayonnaise to your desired spice level and spread it on both halves of each bun.
  11. Assemble the burger by placing two cheesy smash chicken patties on the bottom bun, topping with red onion slices and bacon, and then placing the top bun on.

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 32gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This Smash Chicken Delight is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend BBQ. Feel free to substitute ground turkey or customize toppings to your taste. Enjoy!
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