Chicken Smashburger Recipe
Grilled Chicken, lettuce, tomato, dill pickles, avocado, hot giardiniera, house-made dijonaise & our fresh mozzarella on a garlic butter toasted Brioche bun
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Ingredients
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Chicken Patty
Toppings
Dijonaise
Bun
Method
Prepare Chicken Patty
- 1
Mix Chicken Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the chicken mixture into 2 equal portions and form into patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
Cook Chicken
- 3
Preheat Grill
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 4
Cook Patties
Place the chicken patties on the grill. Cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 5
Melt Mozzarella
In the last minute of cooking, place slices of fresh mozzarella on top of the patties and cover the grill to allow the cheese to melt.
Prepare Toppings and Dijonaise
- 6
Prepare Vegetables
Wash and slice the lettuce, tomato, and avocado.
- 7
Make Dijonaise
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Mix well to create a smooth sauce.
Toast Buns
- 8
Prepare Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic.
- 9
Assemble Burgers
- 10
Layer Ingredients
On the bottom half of each toasted bun, spread a generous amount of dijonaise, add the cooked chicken patty with melted mozzarella, followed by lettuce, tomato slices, dill pickles, avocado slices, and hot giardiniera.
- 11
Finish and Serve
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.


