White BBQ Chicken Burger with Swiss

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 2/3 cup white BBQ sauce
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened, for toasting buns
• 4 leaves lettuce
• 4 slices tomato
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Method

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Divide the chicken mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 4 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick.

3. 3

   Heat the vegetable oil in a 9-inch skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add the patties and cook 6 to 7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

   13:00 · Cook patties
4. 4

   Place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover the skillet to melt.

   1:00 · Melt cheese
5. 5

   Spread the softened butter on the cut sides of the buns and toast in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 2 minutes.

   2:00 · Toast buns
6. 6

   Spread a spoonful of white BBQ sauce on the bottom bun, then layer with lettuce, a cheese-topped patty, tomato slice, and red onion.

7. 7

   Drizzle the remaining white BBQ sauce over the patties, close the burgers with the top buns, and serve immediately.