Apple Cheddar Chicken Burgers

Juicy ground chicken burgers combine grated apple, sharp cheddar, and Dijon, then cook in a skillet and finish on toasted buns with crisp apple slices.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 12 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 medium apple
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 buns hamburger buns

Cooking instructions

1. Grate half the apple and squeeze out excess moisture. Thinly slice the remaining half for serving. (about 3 min)
2. Combine ground chicken, grated apple, 1/4 cup cheddar, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until evenly combined, then shape into four equal patties slightly wider than the buns. (about 5 min)
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until the centers reach 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. (about 10 min) — Medium heat; 165°F internal temperature
4. Top each patty with the remaining cheddar. Cover the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese melts. (about 2 min) — Medium heat
5. Place the buns cut-side down in the skillet and toast for 1 to 2 minutes. Build the burgers with the patties and sliced apple. (about 2 min) — Medium heat