Ingredients and Weight:
- Chicken Breast: 500 grams (about 1 pound)
- Blue Cheese: 150 grams (about 5 ounces)
- Buffalo Wing Sauce: 1/4 cup
- Lettuce: 50 grams (about 1/2 cup shredded)
- Tomato: 1 medium, sliced
- Burger Buns: 8 whole ones
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
- Burger seasoning or Herbs (e.g., oregano, basil): a sprinkle
- Avocado Oil or Cooking Oil: for frying or grilling
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes (chopping, seasoning, and forming burgers)
- Cooking: 20-30 minutes (depending on the method of cooking)
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the grill or frying pan with oil.
- Pound the chicken breast to tenderize and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Mix blue cheese and buffalo wing sauce together until creamy.
- Shape the chicken into burgers and place on the preheated grill or in the pan.
- While the burgers are cooking, prepare the toppings such as lettuce and tomato slices.
- When the burgers are cooked through (no longer red in the middle), remove from heat and top with the blue cheese mixture, lettuce, and tomato.
- Serve on warmed burger buns.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming standard ingredient values)
Calories: Approx. 500-600 per burger (depending on the size of the burger and ingredients used)
Fat: Moderate to high depending on the fat content of blue cheese and cooking oil used.
Carbohydrates: From the bun.
Protein: High due to chicken breast.
Dish Characteristics:
- Unique flavor combination of blue cheese and buffalo sauce.
- Rich in protein from chicken breast.
- Customizable with different toppings and condiments.
User Comments:
- "The combination of blue cheese and buffalo sauce was a pleasant surprise!"
- "Great dish for those who love spicy and rich flavors."
- "The chicken burgers were juicy and flavorful."
- "Love the creative touch of using blue cheese in a burger."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use a good quality blue cheese for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on desired spice level.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through before serving to avoid foodborne illnesses.
