Burly Man Size Chicken Cheddar Barbecued Burgers Recipes

BARBECUED CHEDDAR BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl until blended. Mix in pepper. Shape half of meat mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties. Shape remaining meat mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill patties to desired doneness, topping with cheese for last minute of cooking, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare 1/2-inch-thick patties, and about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare 1-inch-thick patties. Place burgers on bottom halves of buns. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and upper halves of buns.

BISTRO BURGERS

Steps:

• MAKE SAUCE: Whisk sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside, allowing flavors to meld.
• MAKE VIDALIA: In a sauté pan over medium-low heat, heat butter and oil. Add sliced onion, sprinkle with brown sugar and simmer for approximately 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until caramelized. Set aside, keeping them warm.
• MAKE BURGERS: Meanwhile, preheat grill or a cast iron skillet to high. Divide the ground sirloin into 4 burgers. Season on both sides with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill or cook in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare doneness. During last minutes of cooking add caramelized onion to each burger, then 2 slices of cheese. Cover grill or pan for approximately 1 minute to melt cheese.
• ASSEMBLY: Spread Bistro sauce on bottom of the toasted buns. Place burgers on buns. Top with suggested toppings.

TEXAS CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine ground chicken, green onions, zucchini, carrot, chili powder, salt, cumin, and ground red pepper just until well blended but not overmixed.
• On waxed paper, shape ground chicken mixture into four 3 1/2 inch patties, handling meat as little as possible.
• Spray a 12-inch skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat until very hot.
• Place patties in skillet and cook about 6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink inside.
• These are great cooked outside on the grill too!

BURLY-MAN-SIZE CHICKEN-CHEDDAR BARBECUED BURGERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce, lime juice, parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper; add in the sliced cabbage, red bell peppers, and half the scallions; stir to coat and set aside.
• In another bowl, combine the ground chicken, barbecue sauce, cheddar dice, reserved scallions, salt, and pepper; mix well.
• Divide mixture into 4 equal portions; form each portion into a 1-inch thick patty.
• Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; drizzle olive oil over the patties and place them in the hot skillet.
• Cook 5-6 minutes per side, or until firm and cooked through.
• While the burgers are cooking, toast the kaiser rolls; transfer burgers to the bottoms of the toasted rolls; pile some spicy coleslaw on top, then replace roll tops.