Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Packed with Flavour: The real hero here is our signature honey mustard sauce. It’s a flawless blend of sweet, liquid honey and zesty Dijon mustard, which creates a glaze that caramelises wonderfully as the chicken cooks.
• Fast and Effortless: We understand that life can be hectic. That’s why we’ve streamlined this recipe so it can be ready in less than 30 minutes, making it a perfect choice for any busy evening.
• A Wholesome Option: When you prepare a burger at home, you’re in full control of every ingredient. This healthy chicken burger relies on lean chicken breast and a straightforward, clean sauce, allowing you to enjoy your meal with confidence.
• Completely Adaptable: Think of this recipe as a brilliant starting point. Whether you’re partial to crispy bacon, creamy avocado, or a slice of melted cheese, you can easily customise your burger to your exact preference.
• Guaranteed Juicy Chicken: We’re going to let you in on our foolproof method for ensuring your chicken breast remains succulent and tender, every single time. No more dryness!

Ingredients

• boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• brioche burger buns
• olive oil
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• runny honey
• Dijon mustard
• Crisp lettuce leaves
• red onion
• Provolone or Swiss cheese

How to Make the Perfect Honey Mustard Chicken Burger

Making this burger is a remarkably simple affair, which we have organised into four manageable steps. Just follow our guide, and you’ll be enjoying a fantastic meal before you know it.

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

The key to an outstanding chicken burger is meat that is both tender and uniformly cooked. Chicken breasts frequently have a thicker end, which can cause them to cook unevenly. We have a very easy solution for this problem.

1. Lay a chicken breast onto a chopping board and place a sheet of cling film over the top.
2. With a rolling pin or meat tenderiser, carefully flatten the thicker portion of the breast until it has an even thickness of around 1.5–2cm. This technique truly transforms the final texture, ensuring a perfectly juicy fillet. Do this for all the chicken breasts.
3. In a small dish, combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Massage this spice blend thoroughly into all sides of each chicken breast.

Step 2: Whip Up the Signature Honey Mustard Sauce

It’s this sauce that elevates the burger to something extraordinary. It acts as both a glaze for the chicken and a dressing for the bun, ensuring its wonderful flavour permeates the entire dish. To create the ultimate sweet and tangy chicken burger, perfecting this sauce is essential.

1. In a medium bowl, whisk the runny honey, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise together until the mixture is completely smooth. For an extra flavour boost, feel free to add the minced garlic clove.
2. Reserve approximately half of this sauce in a different, clean bowl. You’ll use this portion to dress the burgers just before serving.
3. Use the remaining sauce to generously coat the seasoned chicken breasts, making sure every surface is covered.

Step 3: Cooking Your Chicken to Perfection

There are several fantastic methods for cooking the chicken, based on your kitchen equipment and desired taste. For that classic chargrilled flavour, you can’t go wrong with making a grilled chicken sandwich.

• For Grilling: Preheat your barbecue or griddle pan to a medium-high temperature. Brush the grates with a little oil. Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side. The chicken is ready when it is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear. To be absolutely certain, we suggest using a meat thermometer. As advised by the Food Standards Agency, poultry must be cooked to a core temperature of 75°C.
• For Pan-Frying: Warm the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5–7 minutes per side, until it’s beautifully golden and cooked all the way through. If you’re adding cheese, lay a slice over each chicken breast in the final minute of cooking and place a lid on the pan to help it melt.
• In an Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 190°C (375°F). Arrange the chicken breasts in the basket, ensuring they are in a single layer, and cook for 15–18 minutes. Remember to flip them over halfway through the cooking time to ensure they are cooked through.

Step 4: Assemble Your Masterpiece

And now, the most enjoyable stage! Assembling your burger is a chance to be creative, but here is our preferred method for achieving the best combination of flavours.

1. Allow the chicken to rest for a moment. During this time, slice your brioche buns and lightly toast them on the barbecue, in the pan, or in your toaster. This step adds a satisfying texture and helps stop the bun from becoming moist.
2. Lavishly spread some of the reserved honey mustard sauce over the inside of both the top and bottom buns.
3. On the base of the bun, arrange your fresh lettuce, a tomato slice or two, and a few rings of red onion.
4. Position your beautifully cooked honey mustard chicken fillet on top of the salad.
5. Now is the time to include any additional toppings you’ve chosen (we have some suggestions coming up!).
6. Complete your creation with the top bun and press down lightly. Serve straight away for the best experience.

Topping and Variation Ideas

Although our standard recipe is delicious on its own, we encourage you to be inventive. This burger serves as an excellent foundation for a variety of other flavours. For those who love trying new chicken burger ideas, you may also appreciate our recipe for Cheddar Ranch Chicken Burgers.

• A Crispy Touch: A couple of rashers of streaky bacon add a salty, smoky element that complements the sweet honey mustard wonderfully.
• Smooth and Creamy: Adding sliced avocado lends a lovely, smooth texture and a dose of healthy fats to the burger.
• Turn Up the Heat: For those who prefer a little spice, consider adding a few slices of fresh jalapeño or a splash of your go-to hot sauce into the honey mustard mix. For another fiery and delicious choice, take a look at our Spicy Chicken Avocado Sandwich.
• More Cheese, Please: We find Provolone or Swiss works beautifully, but a mature cheddar or a mild Monterey Jack would also be excellent choices.
• A Tangy Bite: A few slices of gherkin can cut through the sweetness of the sauce and provide a delightful acidic crunch.

FAQ

Your New Favourite Burger Awaits

So there you are—a straightforward yet sensational Honey Mustard Chicken Burger that truly ticks all the boxes. It’s quick enough for a midweek dinner, special enough to serve to friends, and so tasty it’s bound to become a regular feature on your menu. The pairing of succulent, seasoned chicken with that wonderful sweet and tangy sauce is nothing short of perfection.

We are firm believers that home cooking should be an enjoyable and satisfying process, and this recipe embodies that philosophy perfectly. So please, give it a go and experience the joy of a genuinely fantastic homemade burger.

Have you tried this recipe? We would absolutely love to know what you thought! Please feel free to leave a comment below or tag us in your pictures on social media. Enjoy your cooking!

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 brioche burger buns
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 3 tbsp runny honey
• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 4 slices Provolone or Swiss cheese
• Lettuce, sliced tomato, and sliced red onion for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken by flattening the breasts to an even thickness of 1.5-2cm. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub the spice blend all over the chicken.
2. Make the sauce by whisking together the runny honey, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise until smooth. Reserve half of the sauce for serving. Use the other half to generously coat the seasoned chicken breasts.
3. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (to an internal temperature of 75°C). In the final minute of cooking, top each breast with a slice of cheese and cover the pan to melt.
4. Lightly toast the brioche buns. Spread the reserved honey mustard sauce on the inside of both top and bottom buns.
5. Assemble the burgers by layering lettuce, tomato, and red onion on the bottom bun. Place the cooked chicken on top, add any extra toppings, and finish with the top bun. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 650,
Carbs: 46 g,
Protein: 49 g,
Fat: 30 g