Bacon Jalapeno Smashburgers Recipe

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2

   Slice the red onion and jalapeño crosswise as thinly as you can.

3. Step 3

   Cut the bacon in half crosswise. 

4. Step 4

   Working the meat as little as possible, roll the ground chicken into 4 (4-ounce) meatballs, then press down slightly to give them flat tops.

5. Step 5

   Warm the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, then toast the cut sides of the burger buns in batches, 1 to 2 minutes per batch. Transfer to plates. 

6. Step 6

   Cook the bacon in batches until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer the bottom buns.

7. Step 7

   Season 2 of the meatballs generously with salt and pepper. Place them far apart in the skillet. Using a rubber or fish spatula, smash the meatballs down as thin as you can. Top each with a handful of the onions and jalapeños, then press them into the meat. Cook, untouched, until browned, about 2 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Flip the patties and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the onions are golden, about another 1 1/2 minutes. Place the patties on the buns. Repeat with the remaining ground chicken, onions, and jalapeño. Serve immediately.