How to Make a Chicken Burger

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make four

   Place your palm on top of a chicken breast, then carefully slice it in half, like a burger bun.
   
   Repeat for the other chicken breast.
   
   You will end up with four, equal-sized, but thin, chicken breasts.
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   Step 2: thin cutlets.

   In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic, ground cumin, and chili powder.
   
   Mixing your dry ingredients together first ensures that they evenly coat the chicken. , Make sure that both sides of each chicken piece get evenly coated. , You can also let it marinate overnight if you make making this ahead of time., You can further season the onion with a pinch of salt and/or pepper.
   
   Cook the onion until it turns golden-brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
   
   Set the onion aside.If you cannot stand fried onion, you can skip this step and simply use the onion raw in your burger. , To save time, you can do this as the onion is frying.
   
   Make sure that the chicken is completely cooked through; use a meat thermometer or cut the chicken partway to make sure.
   
   If the meat is pink inside, the chicken is not done. , Arrange the chicken on a broiling pan or baking sheet, then top each breast with a slice of cheese.
   
   Place the chicken into the oven, and broil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted., This will make them taste better.
   
   You can cook them over a grill for about 1 minute on each side.
   
   You can also bake them in the oven at 350°F (177°C) for about 5 minutes., Place the chicken onto the bottom half of a hamburger bun.
   
   Add the fried onion and your desired toppings, then finish off with some mayo, ketchup, or both.
   
   Cover it with the top half of the bun.
   
   Here are some tasty ideas for burger toppings:
   Lettuce Sliced tomato Slicked pickle
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   Step 3: Mix together your seasonings.

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   Step 4: Toss the chicken breasts with the mixed seasoning and 2 tablespoons of canola oil and some lime juice.

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   Step 5: Let the chicken marinate for 20 to 30 minutes in the fridge.

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   Step 6: Heat 3 tablespoons of canola oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat

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   Step 7: then add the sliced red onion.

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   Step 8: Grill the chicken over medium to medium-high heat until the chicken is cooked through

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   Step 9: about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

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    Step 10: Preheat the broiler in your oven

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    Step 11: then broil the chicken and cheese in it.

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    Step 12: Heat the burger buns.

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    Step 13: Assemble the burgers.

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