Maple Mustard Apple Chicken Burgers
These Maple Mustard Apple Chicken Burgers are juicy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with sweet maple syrup, tangy mustard, and fresh grated apple. A healthier alternative to beef burgers, this easy chicken burger recipe is perfect for quick dinners, BBQs, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 apple grated (excess moisture squeezed out)
- 4 burger buns
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional toppings: lettuce tomato, cheese, onions
Instructions
- Grate the apple and gently squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, grated apple, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until just combined (do not overmix).
- Form mixture into 4 equal patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill over medium heat.
- Cook patties for 5–6 minutes per side, flipping carefully.
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Toast burger buns if desired.
- Let burgers rest for a few minutes.
- Assemble burgers with buns and desired toppings.
- Serve warm with extra maple mustard sauce if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix to keep burgers tender.
- Remove excess moisture from apple to prevent soggy patties.
- Cook just until done to avoid dryness.
- Chill patties briefly if they feel too soft before cooking.