Oktoberfest Maple Mustard Chicken Burger Recipe
A delicious Oktoberfest-inspired chicken burger featuring ground chicken patties flavored with maple syrup and Dijon mustard, topped with melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and crispy fried onions, all served on toasted pretzel buns. This savory and slightly sweet burger brings a festive twist to classic chicken burgers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 burgers 1x
- Category: Burger
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
For the Patties
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Toppings and Assembly
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
- 4 pretzel buns or hamburger buns, toasted
- Optional: extra maple syrup and Dijon mustard for serving
Instructions
- Mix the Patties: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, salt, black pepper, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and paprika. Gently mix the ingredients with your hands or a spoon until just combined to avoid overmixing and tough patties.
- Shape and Prepare: Divide the mixture into four equal portions and form each into a patty about ¾ inch thick. Press your thumb lightly into the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
- Grill the Patties: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and lightly oil the surface. Cook the patties for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Melt the Cheese: In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of Swiss cheese. Cover the pan with a lid or foil to trap heat and allow the cheese to melt thoroughly.
- Toast the Buns: While the patties finish cooking, lightly toast the pretzel buns until they are golden and slightly crispy around the edges.
- Assemble the Burgers: Place each chicken patty on the bottom bun, then add a generous topping of sauerkraut and crispy fried onions. Drizzle with additional maple syrup or Dijon mustard if desired, then add the top bun and serve the burgers warm.
Notes
- Do not overmix the chicken mixture to keep the patties tender.
- Pressing a thumbprint into the patties prevents them from puffing up unevenly while cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked safely to 165°F (74°C).
- To enhance flavor, consider adding a little butter when toasting buns.
- Optional extra maple syrup and mustard add a nice balance of sweetness and tanginess.
Keywords: Oktoberfest chicken burger, maple mustard chicken burger, grilled chicken burger, pretzel bun chicken burger, Swiss cheese chicken burger
