These Crack Chicken Burgers are irresistibly juicy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor. Made with ground chicken, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning, they’re quick to make and absolutely crave-worthy. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
Yield: 3–4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 (1-oz) packet ranch dressing mix (dry mix only — do not prepare as dip)
- ⅓ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Hamburger buns, for serving
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, sliced onion, extra cheese, etc.
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, ranch dressing mix, bacon, and cheddar cheese. Mix until just combined—do not overwork. - Form the Patties:
Divide the mixture into 3 or 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties. Use a burger press and patty papers for uniform size, if desired. - Grill the Burgers:
Preheat your grill or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. - Serve:
Place the cooked burgers on buns and top with your favorite burger fixings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: Patties can be formed ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours or frozen for longer storage.
- Reducing Ranch Flavor: If you prefer a milder ranch flavor, use half the packet and add 1–2 tablespoons of dry breadcrumbs to help bind the mixture.
- Cooking Tip: Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the burgers are fully cooked.
Recommended Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Burger press & patty papers
- 12-inch cast iron skillet or grill
- Meat thermometer
- Rotary cheese grate
Crack Chicken Burgers
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings 1x
Description
These Crack Chicken Burgers are irresistibly juicy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor. Made with ground chicken, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning, they’re quick to make and absolutely crave-worthy. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
Ingredients
-
1 lb ground chicken
-
1 (1-oz) packet ranch dressing mix (dry mix only — do not prepare as dip)
-
⅓ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
-
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
-
Hamburger buns, for serving
-
Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, sliced onion, extra cheese, etc.
Instructions
-
Mix the Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, ranch dressing mix, bacon, and cheddar cheese. Mix until just combined—do not overwork. -
Form the Patties:
Divide the mixture into 3 or 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties. Use a burger press and patty papers for uniform size, if desired. -
Grill the Burgers:
Preheat your grill or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
-
Serve:
Place the cooked burgers on buns and top with your favorite burger fixings. Serve immediately.
Notes
-
Make-Ahead: Patties can be formed ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours or frozen for longer storage.
-
Reducing Ranch Flavor: If you prefer a milder ranch flavor, use half the packet and add 1–2 tablespoons of dry breadcrumbs to help bind the mixture.
-
Cooking Tip: Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the burgers are fully cooked.