Grilled Chicken Burger with Red Onion and Arugula
A juicy grilled chicken burger piled high with peppery arugula, crisp red onion, and tangy pickles, all tucked into a toasted bun with mayo and mustard. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast
- 4 burger buns
- 1 medium red onion
- 2 cups arugula
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- ½ cup dill pickles
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Slice the 1.5 lb chicken breast horizontally into 4 thin cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then brush with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- 2
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high. Grill the chicken until charred and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Set aside to rest.
- 3
While chicken rests, thinly slice the 1 red onion and 0.5 cup pickles. In a small bowl, mix 0.25 cup mayo and 2 tbsp mustard.
- 4
Toast the 4 buns on the grill or in a skillet until golden, about 1-2 minutes. Spread the mayo-mustard mixture on both cut sides.
- 5
Layer the bottom buns with pickles, red onion, arugula, and a chicken cutlet. Top with the other bun half and serve warm.
- 6
Optional: add a slice of cheese or a squeeze of lemon to the arugula for extra flavor.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Tongs
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Small bowl
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