Honey Mustard Chicken Burgers

Did you know you can marinate chicken and freeze it for later? Usually, marinades call for soaking overnight and then cooking the next day. Why not try this? Place the chicken in the marinade, freeze it, and thaw it a month or two later for cooking. As the chicken freezes and as it thaws overnight in the fridge, it soaks in the marinade. Our Honey Mustard Chicken Burgers are easy to marinate, easy to cook and positively delicious.

Anything you can marinate now and throw on the grill later makes an amazing freezer meal. We love this chicken, but it is just one example of this type of easy, hot meal you can serve your family on busy weeknights when firing up the grill seems right. This recipe is in our BBQ Freezer Stack Meal Plan.

Honey Mustard Chicken Burgers Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise to make 8 “burgers”
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup liquid honey
• 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/4 – 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Assembly Instructions

Throw all the ingredients in a large resealable bag. Squish together to combine. Remove excess air and seal.

BBQ Cooking Instructions

Thaw your bag in the refrigerator overnight. Preheat BBQ to medium. Grill chicken burgers with the lid closed for about 5 minutes per side. The center should not be pink, and the temperature should be 165ºF with an instant-read thermometer. Serve on a bun with your desired toppings. We’ve made a list of possible toppings for you at the end of this post.

Other Cooking Instructions

Thaw in the fridge overnight. Preheat the frying pan to medium/medium-high. Pan-fry chicken burgers for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle. Serve on a bun with desired toppings.

What cheese is good on chicken burgers?

Our favorites for chicken sandwiches are provolone, Swiss, pepper jack, or colby jack.

How many calories is in a chicken burger?

This recipe is 166 calories per serving. The chicken breast is sliced in half lengthwise to make more servings and reduce the portion size. You will need to add calories for your bun and condiments, but it still works out to be a relatively low-calorie sandwich when compared to beef.

Are chicken burgers good for you?

This depends on how the chicken is prepared and what is added to your sandwich. If you want to keep it light, choose a low or no-carb bun, vegetable toppings, and minimal condiments. It’s also a good idea to ask “compared to what?” Compared to a ground beef burger, yes for sure! Compared to a bread-free meal? Maybe not so much.

How can I toast my brioche bun for this burger?

Heat up a small amount of butter in a skillet. Add a bun inside face down. Let it toast for a few minutes till it starts to get crispy. Remove it and serve. You can do this dry if you don’t want to add butter or calories. If you have a large skillet, it is okay to toast several buns at once. Another option is to butter the insides of each bun, lay them out on a sheet pan, and place them under the broiler for one or two minutes. Keep a close eye on it when using this method because it works fast.

Honey Mustard Chicken Burgers Recipe Ideas

Have your own favorite marinade? Any tasty marinade will work with this method and add variety and spice to your freezer cooking routine. Grilled Tandoori Chicken is another great example. You can even use a store-bought marinade in a pinch. Let’s keep it real — sometimes we need the “easy button” even when assembling freezer meals to make our lives easier.

Not a fan of heat? You can leave out the red pepper flakes or soften the heat by subbing in a dash of ancho chili pepper instead.

Want more heat? Add a diced jalapeno or habanero pepper or two to your bag. Remove the seeds first unless *on fire* is your jam.

A whole new bun. Have you ever considered all the different types of buns on the market? Using something different, from pretzel buns to sourdough to brioche, every time you stack a sandwich is a great way to add variety and switch things up.

All about the toppings. Let your family customize their chicken burgers by adding the toppings of choice. From regular condiments like ketchup and mustard to fancy add-ons like sautéed onions and mushrooms, you can add so much interest to this sandwich. Here are a few possibilities:

• grilled pineapple slices and BBQ sauce
• guacamole and tomato slices
• French-fried onions, provolone and BBQ sauce
• bacon and provolone
• mayonnaise and lettuce (the classic fast food combo)
• coleslaw

How do I store Honey Mustard Chicken Burgers

Keep leftover burgers in a freezer-quality bag or airtight container for two or three days. You can also freeze the cooked chicken in the same container, and it will stay there for three months. Reheat the chicken burgers in a skillet or air fryer.

What to Serve with Honey Mustard Chicken Burgers

If it goes with burgers, it will go with this tender and delicious chicken! From fries to salad to easy Make Ahead Cowboy Baked Beans, your sides do not have to be complicated. If you haven’t tried our Buffalo Ranch Cauliflower Broccoli dish, it’s a good one!

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Honey Mustard Chicken Burger

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Servings: 8

Calories: 166 kcal

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise to make 8 “burgers”
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup liquid honey
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

Assembly Instructions

1. Throw all the ingredients in a large resealable bag.

2. Squish together to combine.

3. Remove excess air and seal.

Grilling Instructions

1. Thaw.

2. Preheat BBQ to medium.

3. Grill chicken burgers with the lid closed for about 5 minutes per side.

4. Ensure that center is no longer pink.

5. Serve on a bun with desired toppings.

Stove-Top Instructions

1. Thaw.

2. Preheat frying pan to medium/medium-high.

3. Pan-fry chicken burgers 5-7 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle.

4. Serve on a bun with desired toppings.

Recipe Notes

Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165° in the thickest part of the patty.