Buffalo Chicken Burgers With Spicy Blue Cheese Celery Slaw
Buffalo chicken burgers are deliciously moist and flavorful with onion and garlic sautéed in butter, plus a little Frank's RedHot Sauce for a kick. Blue cheese celery slaw is optional, but takes the "Buffalo" flavor to the next level.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 238kcal
Ingredients
Burgers:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 2 large cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 pound ground chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Frank's RedHot Sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other:
- Avocado oil (for the pan)
- 1 batch spicy blue cheese celery slaw (for serving; optional)
- 4 buns (split and toasted; optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the onion and garlic. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- Make the burger patties. Add the onion/garlic mixture (along with the butter that’s in the pan), ground chicken, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl. Combine the mixture with your hands being careful not to over-mix, and divide it into 4 portions. Shape each into a ball and flatten into a patty.
- Cook. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat and add enough avocado oil to lightly coat the bottom. Once the skillet is hot, add the burgers and cook until they’re cooked throughout, about 6 to 8 minutes per side, flipping once. (TIP: I like to cover the skillet with a lid to help contain the spattering oil, but leave the lid ajar so steam can escape; otherwise chicken has a tendency to be rubbery.)
- Serve. Place the burgers on the buns and serve with the slaw on top.
Notes
- Net Carbs: 2 grams per serving (1 burger)
- Nutritional Information: The nutrition information for this recipe was calculated for the burgers only; it doesn't include the slaw, buns, or any other toppings.
- For Authentic "Buffalo" Flavor: Be sure to use Frank's Redhot Sauce!
- Storage: Cool to room temperature, and then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 736mg | Potassium: 632mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg