When it comes to making a juicy, extra flavorful chicken burger at home… trust me, mix the ground chicken with the pimento cheese! While most people would probably just plop a dollop of pimento cheese on top, mixing it into the ground chicken is the way to go. The patties form a cheesy exterior crust and goodness; it is so good.

I recently started an Instagram series with Springer Mountain Farms to showcase local Charlotte restaurants that utilize SMF Chicken on their menus. Up first was Front Porch and Provisions with Chef Will. Everything we sampled was incredibly delicious, but his Southern Chicken Sandwich really stuck with me. As a spin-off, I thought I’d make his yummy creation into a burger. So here we are.

Other chicken handhelds you’ll want to give a shot include this Fully Loaded Crispy Ground Chicken Burger, my Pickle Juice Fried Chicken Sandwiches, and these Cobb Salad Grilled Chicken Sandwiches.

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GROUND CHICKEN BURGER INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE PIMENTO CHICKEN PATTIES:

92% Lean Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken
Dijon Mustard
Smoked Paprika
Cayenne
Garlic Cloves
Pimento Cheese
Salted Butter

TO ASSEMBLE THE BURGERS:

Brioche Bun Patties
Cooked Bacon
Dill Pickle Chips
Shredded Lettuce
Green Onions
Spicy Ranch Dressing

Feel free to use your favorite store-bought pimento cheese here or if you’d like to make your own I have my friend Jessica’s Pimento Cheese Recipe on my blog. If you have any leftover, go ahead and try making my Pimento Cheese Crackers.

RECIPE TIPS & SUGGESTIONS FOR THIS EASY CHICKEN BURGER RECIPE:

By adding the pimento cheese directly to the ground chicken, it keeps these chicken burgers moist and juicy. Try to avoid overmixing, as this will make the burgers more dense.
I’m a huge fan of the classic cheeseburger, but sometimes you want something a little lighter (but still savory and delish). I suggest using 92% lean ground chicken for this recipe, but you could also swap it for the 99% fat free.
Are you a spicy food lover? Go ahead and swap the regular pimento cheese with jalapeño pimento cheese.
These are awesome for meal prep. You can either cook the patties and store them in a sealed container for up to 3 days to reheat or form the patties and store them for up to 24 hours raw so they’re quick and ready to cook at a moment’s notice.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

While today I served these with my son’s favorite frozen French fries, feel free to nosh on these with any of the following:

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Mashed and Fried Crispy Potato Puffs

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Fried or Baked Homemade Tortilla Chips + Authentic Restaurant-Style Salsa

Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Feta

Totally Easy Caprese Pasta Salad

Charred Corn with Cilantro Cowboy Butter

Summer Pasta Salad

High Protein Mac and Cheese

Crispy Quinoa Salad with Cucumber, Avocado, and Edamame

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Super Flavorful Pimento Cheese Chicken Burger Recipe

When it comes to making a juicy, extra flavorful chicken burger at home… trust me, mix the ground chicken with the pimento cheese!

SERVINGS

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

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Ingredients

FOR THE PIMENTO CHICKEN PATTIES:

1 lb. Ground Chicken, 92% Lean
1 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
1/2 tsp. Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp. Cayenne
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 cup Pimento Cheese
1 tbsp. Salted Butter

TO ASSEMBLE THE BURGERS:

4 Brioche Buns, toasting optional
8 slices Cooked Bacon
Dill Pickle Chips, as needed
2 cups Shredded Green Leaf Lettuce
2 Green Onions, sliced thin
Spicy Ranch Dressing, as needed

Instructions

Gently mix the ground chicken, dijon, paprika, cayenne, garlic, and pimento cheese in a large bowl. Divide mixture and form into four patties.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the patties for about 4 - 5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature has reached 165F.
While the burger patties rest for a few minutes, go ahead and toast the buns if you’d like. Then assemble with bacon, pickles, lettuce, green onions, and drizzle with desired amount of spicy ranch. Serve immediately.

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