Description
A festive, flavor-packed burger inspired by Oktoberfest, featuring a juicy chicken patty blended with maple syrup and Dijon mustard, topped with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and crispy fried onions on a toasted bun.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
- 4 pretzel buns or hamburger buns, toasted
- Optional: extra maple syrup and Dijon mustard for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, salt, pepper, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix gently to avoid overworking the meat.
- Divide the mixture into 4 portions and shape into patties about ¾-inch thick. Press a shallow dimple in the center of each patty.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (375–400 °F). Clean grates and oil lightly to prevent sticking.
- Grill patties for 5–6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165 °F. Avoid pressing down on the patties.
- During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty to melt. Toast buns cut side down until golden, about 1–2 minutes.
- To assemble, place the cheesy patty on the bottom bun, top with sauerkraut, then crispy fried onions, and finish with the top bun. Optionally drizzle with extra maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use Gruyère or mild cheddar as cheese alternatives.
- Replace pretzel buns with standard hamburger buns if needed.
- Omit or reduce crispy onions for a lighter option.
- Add grainy mustard or pickles for extra bite.
- Spice up the patties with a pinch of cayenne or chili powder.
- Store leftover patties separately in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat patties in a skillet or oven at 350 °F; toast buns fresh before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
