Homemade Juicy Chicken Burger (using Frozen Chicken Tenders)
Easy Homemade Chicken Burger with Frozen Chicken Tenders – Just Like the Famous Chain Restaurant!
Transform frozen chicken tenders into a delicious, restaurant-quality chicken burger right in your own kitchen! Our special sauce, reminiscent of a popular chain burger, perfectly complements the crispy chicken tenders for an unforgettable taste. It’s a guaranteed hit with kids and a delightful treat for the whole family. Simple to make, yet incredibly satisfying!
Burger Components- 2 Hamburger buns
- 6 fresh Lettuce leaves
- 4 thin Onion slices
- 6 Dill pickle slices
- 20g Butter
- 4 Frozen chicken tenders, cooked until golden and crispy
Special Sauce (Inspired by Classic Chain Burger Sauce)- 5 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1.5 Tbsp Sugar
- 1.5 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 Tbsp Vinegar
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 5 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1.5 Tbsp Sugar
- 1.5 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 Tbsp Vinegar
- 0.5 tsp Salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your chicken tenders. You can bake them in an air fryer until golden brown and crispy, or pan-fry them in a little oil until they reach the desired crispiness. Aim for a crunchy exterior and a tender, juicy interior.
Step 2
Get your fresh burger ingredients ready. Wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly and pat them dry. Thinly slice the onion into rings that fit your burger buns. Prepare the pickle slices. Simultaneously, whisk together all the special sauce ingredients (mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, and salt) in a bowl until smooth and well combined. Ensure the sugar is fully dissolved for a perfect sauce consistency.
Step 3
Slice the hamburger buns in half. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and toast the cut sides of the buns until they are lightly golden brown. This step adds extra flavor and helps prevent the buns from becoming soggy.
Step 4
Generously spread a layer of the prepared special sauce on the toasted inner sides of both the bottom and top hamburger buns.
Step 5
Layer the crisp lettuce leaves and thinly sliced onions onto the bottom bun. Add another dollop of the special sauce on top of the onions for extra flavor. Be mindful not to spread the sauce too close to the edges, as it might squeeze out when you take a bite.
Step 6
Now, place the crispy chicken tenders on top of the onion layer. Follow this with the dill pickle slices, arranging them nicely for a visually appealing burger.
Step 7
Finally, place the top half of the bun over the stacked ingredients. Gently press down, and voilà – your delicious chicken burger is complete! Isn’t it wonderfully easy?
Step 8
While the chicken tender patty might differ slightly from a specific chain burger, the overall experience and flavor profile will be remarkably similar, capturing that satisfying, homemade burger essence.
Step 9
This chicken burger is a huge hit with kids, and my husband gave it two thumbs up! Because it uses convenient frozen chicken tenders, it’s incredibly easy to make. Give it a try for a quick and satisfying meal!
