Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsWoodfire RockfordChicken Smashburger Recipe

Chicken Smashburger Recipe

Inspired by Woodfire Rockford
Time45m
Serves2

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. 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. 2

    Form Patties

    Divide the chicken mixture into 2 equal portions and form into patties, about 1/2 inch thick.

Cook Chicken

  1. 3

    Preheat Grill

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  2. 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).

  3. 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

  1. 6

    Prepare Vegetables

    Wash and slice the lettuce, tomato, and avocado.

  2. 7

    Make Dijonaise

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Mix well to create a smooth sauce.

Toast Buns

  1. 8

    Prepare Garlic Butter

    In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic.

  2. 9

    Toast Buns

    Spread garlic butter on the cut sides of the brioche buns and toast them on the grill until golden brown.

Assemble Burgers

  1. 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.

  2. 11

    Finish and Serve

    Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

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