Chicken burgers with caramelized onions and topped with gruyere cheese will be your most favorite chicken burgers from now on. Something as simple as a burger made to feel extra special.
2large onions sliced very thinVidalia are the best
2tablespoons unsalted butter
1tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
1/2 cupwhite wine pinot grigio works well
1tablespoonsugar
salt and pepper to taste
For the burgers:
1lb ground chicken
3/4cupwhole milk ricotta cheese
1/2cuppanko bread crumbs
1extra large egg
1/2tablespoondry sage
1teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper
3-4tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
Instructions
For the onions:
In a large frying pan, melt the butter and 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
When the pan is hot add the onions.
Season the onions generously with salt and pepper.
Start stirring the onions so they get evenly coated in the butter and oil. Simmer them on high for 7-10 minutes until they have sweated plenty and they start browning.
Add the white wine and sugar. Combine well.
Lower the heat to medium low and cover with a lid.
Cook the onions for 10 more minutes until the onions are soft, brown and perfectly caramelized.
Set aside.
For the chicken burgers:
Preheat the oven to 375º.
In a medium sized bowl, add the breadcrumbs, dried sage, garlic powder, egg, the ricotta cheese, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Add the ground chicken and combine well with the breadcrumb mixture.
In a large oven proof frying pan, add extra virgin olive oil, enough to almost coat the bottom of the pan.
When the oil has heated, scoop out the chicken mixture into patties.
Sear each patty for 2-3 minutes per side.
Once the burgers are seared, bake them in the preheated oven for 7 minutes.
While the burgers are still in the oven, add the slices of cheese (2 per burger) and bake for 3 more minutes until the cheese is melted and oozing all over the burgers.
Carefully remove the pan from the oven and let the burgers sit for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Prepare the burger buns to your preference, toasted, warm or room temperature. Spread mayonnaise on the buns if that is something you enjoy. Place the patty on the bottom bun and scoop a hefty portion of the onions on top of the cheese covered patty, about 2-3 tablespoons of onions. Add arugula or your choice of greens and ENJOY!