Mesquite Chicken Burgers Recipe

Name: Mesquite Chicken Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thigh, boneless and skinless ground (see notes in description); 12 lb bulk pork sausage (spicy or hot); 1 ¼ teaspoons mesquite seasoning salt (to taste); ¾ cup apricot preserves; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped; ¼ cup sweet onion, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons jalapenos, finely chopped; bell pepper; 4 kaiser rolls or 4 onion rolls, split; Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken thigh, boneless and skinless ground (see notes in description)
12 lb bulk pork sausage (spicy or hot)
1 ¼ teaspoons mesquite seasoning salt (to taste)
¾ cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
¼ cup sweet onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons jalapenos, finely chopped
bell pepper
4 kaiser rolls or 4 onion rolls, split
Dijon mustard

1
Combine chicken, sausage and mesquite salt.
2
Shape into four patties; chill at least 20 minutes.
3
In the meantime make the chutney, combine preserves, vinegar, mustard, ginger and garlic in a small saucepan.
4
Heat to simmering and cook about 3 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and add thyme, red pepper, onion and jalapeno pepper; set aside.
6
Grill chicken burgers over medium coals until juices run clear, turning as needed.
7
Lightly toast rolls on grill and spread with mustard.
8
Serve chicken burgers with chutney.

3552

kcal

Calories

201

Fat

Carbs

396

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken thigh, boneless and skinless ground (see notes in description), 12 lb bulk pork sausage (spicy or hot), 1 ¼ teaspoons mesquite seasoning salt (to taste), ¾ cup apricot preserves, and more.

Yes, Mesquite Chicken Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mesquite Chicken Burgers

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Variations & substitutions

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