Chicken Caesar Smash Burgers
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The following recipe and photography were provided by local blogger Carolyn Hodges of The Dinner Shift.
These Chicken Caesar Smash Burgers borrow all the best parts of a chicken Caesar salad and pack them into a juicy handheld!
Miller’s CARE Certified ground chicken is mixed with Caesar dressing, parmesan, and seasonings, then smashed thin and seared until the edges turn crispy and golden. Top the burgers off with melty provolone and a fresh, Caesar-dressed romaine salad, and every bite tastes like the classic, just in burger form! These come together fast enough for a weeknight, but they’re a fun surprise for a backyard BBQ, too.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- They’re flavor-packed, with crispy edges. Parmesan and garlic are mixed right into the patties for big flavor, and smashing them thin on a flat-top grill (or cast-iron pan) gives you a golden, crispy exterior.
- It is made with good ingredients. Miller’s CARE Certified ground chicken, Chosen Foods dressing, and Heinen’s parmesan and provolone make this taste like way more effort than it is.
- Quick and easy to prepare. This recipe comes together with just 10 minutes of prep. Serve alongside Heinen’s kettle-cooked potato chips for a no-fuss side.
Chicken Caesar Smash Burgers
Cook time: 15min Prep time: 10min Total time: 25
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 package Miller’s CARE Certified ground white meat chicken (about 1-1.2 lbs.)
- 2 Tbsp Chosen Foods Steakhouse Caesar Dressing, plus more for topping
- ¼ cup Heinen’s grated parmesan cheese, divided
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp Heinen’s garlic powder
- ½ tsp Heinen’s onion powder
- 4 slices Heinen’s provolone cheese
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 4 Heinen’s Brioche buns, toasted
Instructions
- Combine ground chicken, 2 Tbsp. dressing, 3 Tbsp. parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a bowl until just mixed.
- Divide chicken mixture into 4 balls and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Heat an outdoor flat top grill or cast-iron skillet on your stovetop over medium-high heat. Place chicken balls about 6 inches apart and allow them to sear for 1 to 2 minutes, working in batches if necessary.
- Using the bottom of a skillet or burger press sprayed with oil, smash the burgers into thin patties.
- Continue to cook the burgers for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature registers 165°F.
- Top each burger with a slice of provolone during the last minute of cook time.
- Just before serving, toss the chopped romaine lettuce with dressing to taste and remaining Tbsp. parmesan cheese.
- Arrange a burger patty on the bottom bun and top with romaine salad. Top with lid and press down lightly.
