Description
Delicious and easy-to-prepare chicken buns filled with seasoned chicken and gooey cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite)
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (adjust according to your heat preference)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package of burger buns
- Oil for frying (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken with breadcrumbs, shredded cheese, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly but don’t overwork the chicken.
- Shape the mixture into patties that can comfortably fit inside your buns.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown and fully cooked.
- If desired, toast the burger buns lightly in the same skillet for added flavor.
- Assemble by placing a chicken patty inside each bun. Add toppings like lettuce, sliced tomatoes, or extra sauce if desired.
- Serve the buns warm, and enjoy!
Notes
Experiment with different types of hot sauce and garnishes to enhance flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, buns, easy dinner, weeknight meal, family-friendly