Pioneer Woman Buffalo Chicken Burgers
Are you searching for an exciting twist on the traditional hamburger? Pioneer Woman’s buffalo chicken burgers could be just what the doctor ordered. Her recipe, featured on Food Network’s Super Easy, comes together quickly – only 16 minutes including time to prepare blue cheese dressing – and will impress guests with its flavor!
On the menu isn’t just that: ranch coleslaw that’s cool and creamy to cool down a spicy burger. This makes an ideal option for anyone hosting a game day party or wanting to whip up dinner in minutes.
Make the burgers up to one week ahead and store them in the refrigerator. When serving time comes around, simply heat them in the microwave for one minute and serve with blue cheese sauce and butter lettuce.
These Buffalo Chicken Burgers are an inventive take on traditional hamburgers and so delicious. Packed with all the flavors of buffalo wings, these burgers are sure to be a hit at your next BBQ.
For a delicious hamburger, add fat (such as sour cream) and plenty of seasoning that create moisture and make the patty more tender. For extra kick, sprinkle each burger with hot sauce before grilling it for extra flavor!
When grilling hamburgers, make sure to oil the grill grate! Doing so will help prevent your burgers from sticking and falling apart during preparation.
Grill your burgers for approximately 4-5 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the center. You can use an instant read thermometer to check for doneness, or just watch closely to make sure both sides get cooked evenly.
Assemble the hamburgers by spreading some of the butter-hot sauce mixture on both top and bottom buns. Top each bottom bun with a patties, some celery slices, blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, celery leaves, then top each off with two top buns.
For the blue cheese dressing: Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and some salt and pepper in a bowl. Taste to adjust seasonings with more vinegar, salt or pepper as needed.
You can add extra flavor and moisture to your hamburgers by mixing melted butter with hot sauce. How much you use is up to you, but it will ensure they stay moist while cooking.
Another way to make these burgers is by using a slow cooker. You can prepare the chicken burgers and blue cheese dressing ahead of time, so all that’s left for you to do is cook them and assemble the burgers before serving.
For a quick and effortless summer menu item, these chicken burgers should be on your list. Not only are they delicious, but so easy to make that you’ll want to make them again and again!
They’re simple to prepare and can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings. Try serving them alongside salad or on top of fresh greens. To amp up the flavor and enjoyment factor even further, add sauteed mushrooms, avocados or sweet potato fries!