Can I make the ground chicken patties ahead of time?

Yep! To get ahead on the cooking process for these grilled chicken big mac burgers, make the patties the night before, let them chill in the fridge, and they’ll be ready to grill or pan sear when you are!

What's the best way to store and reheat leftovers?

I recommend storing each component separately. The cooked patties can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you are ready to eat the leftovers, reheat the chicken patty in the microwave or in a pan, just until heated through. Assemble with leftover burger sauce, cheese, pickles, lettuce and buns!

Grilled Chicken Big Mac Burger

Name: Grilled Chicken Big Mac Burger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Burger
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional); 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 tablespoon oil; 4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds + 4 bottom buns; 4 slices American cheese; Pickles; Shredded lettuce; Big Mac Sauce (recipe below); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Ingredients

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1 pound ground chicken
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon oil
4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds + 4 bottom buns
4 slices American cheese
Pickles
Shredded lettuce
Big Mac Sauce (recipe below)

Big Mac Sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

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Instructions

Prepare the burgers. Mix together the ground chicken, breadcrumbs (see notes), mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder, and paprika. Moisten hands with water and shape the chicken into 4 patties.
Rest the burgers in the fridge. Place the burgers on parchment paper and place them on a baking sheet in the fridge to rest for about 15-20 minutes. This step allows them to firm up and keep their shape.
Prepare the burger sauce. Mix the ingredients together, tasting and adjusting as needed.
Sear the burgers. Heat up the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the burgers in the hot oil and allow them to cook for about 5 to 6 minutes on each side. The internal temperature should be just about 160-165°F when finished.
Assemble the Chicken Big Mac with sauce, lettuce, cheese, burger, bun, sauce, lettuce, pickles, burger, and the final bun!

Notes

Breadcrumbs are optional, helping to bind the burger. This is only recommended for extremely lean ground chicken, which can break apart without the breadcrumbs as a binder.
Grated parmesan also works well as a binder for the meat, adding additional salt and umami to the flavor.

Author: Brad Prose
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 15
Category: Burgers & Sandwiches
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Burger

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 566
Sugar: 3.7 g
Sodium: 1385.4 mg
Fat: 49.7 g
Carbohydrates: 6.9 g
Protein: 24.4 g
Cholesterol: 114.3 mg