Description
These Nashville Hot Chicken Burgers combine spicy seasoned ground chicken with a bold Nashville hot sauce, pan-seared to juicy perfection. Served on brioche buns with pickles and ranch dressing, these burgers deliver a flavorful twist on a classic Southern favorite in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burgers
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 Tbsp McCormick Grill Mates Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce and Toppings
- ½ cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Nashville Hot Wing Sauce
- Split brioche buns
- Pickles, as desired
- Ranch dressing, as desired
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: In a medium bowl, gently combine the ground chicken with the Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning until evenly mixed. Shape the mixture into burger patties, making sure to press a small divot in the center of each with your thumb to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.
- Cook the Burgers: Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Place the patties in the pan and cook each side for 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- Apply Sauce: Brush each side of the cooked burgers generously with the Sweet Baby Ray’s Nashville Hot Wing Sauce while still in the skillet, ensuring the spicy flavor is well coated.
- Assemble the Burgers: Place each burger onto a split brioche bun. Top with pickles and ranch dressing to balance the heat and add creaminess. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Pressing a divot in the patties helps prevent them from bulging and ensures even cooking.
- You can adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the spice level.
- Using brioche buns adds a slightly sweet complement to the spicy chicken.
- For a lower-fat option, use ground turkey instead of chicken.
- Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American Southern
