Buffalo Blue Chicken Burger with Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 4 leaves lettuce, washed
• 4 slices tomato
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Method

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.

2. 2

   Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about 3/4 inch thick, pressing a slight dimple in the center of each.

3. 3

   Heat the vegetable oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 5 minutes.

   5:00 · Sear first side
4. 4

   Flip the patties and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 5 to 6 minutes more.

   5:00 · Cook second side
5. 5

   Brush the buffalo sauce generously over both sides of each cooked patty, then sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese on top. Let sit off heat for 1 minute so the cheese softens slightly.

   1:00 · Rest with cheese
6. 6

   Toast the split buns in the skillet, cut side down, until lightly golden, about 1 minute.

   1:00 · Toast buns
7. 7

   Spread ranch dressing on the inside of each bun top. Layer the bottom buns with lettuce, a tomato slice, and red onion, then add the buffalo blue chicken patties and close the burgers.

8. 8

   Serve immediately while warm.