- Why did the mushrooms release water?
- You put too many in the pan at once, or salted them too early. Mushrooms should be fried, not steamed.
- What mushrooms should I use?
- Brown chestnut mushrooms are tastier, but porcini or chanterelles make it truly luxurious.
Chicken & Mushroom Burger
Mushrooms are 'the meat of the forest', full of natural flavour enhancers (umami). When fried in butter until golden brown, their flavour deepens and becomes nutty, which perfectly complements the more neutral chicken breast. This burger is a meeting of earthy flavours and creamy cheese, a kind of autumnal comfort food.
Ingredients
500
g
chicken breast fillet
4
pcs
burger buns
150
g
fresh button mushrooms
4
slices
cheddar cheese
4
leaves
lettuce
1
pc
tomato
1
head
red onion
4
tbsp
mayonnaise
1
tsp
garlic powder
1
tbsp
butter
1
tsp
salt
1
tsp
black pepper
2
tbsp
olive oil
Shopping List (0)
Equipment Needed
- Griddle pan for meat
- Frying pan for mushrooms
- Wooden spoon
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Eggs
Instructions
1
✓
Prepare and cook the chicken in the usual way (season, grill, melt cheese).
Tip: A stronger sear goes well with the chicken because of the juiciness of the mushrooms.
2
✓
Clean the mushrooms (do not soak!), slice them. Fry in a hot pan with butter until golden brown.
Tip: Only salt at the end! Salt draws out moisture (osmosis); if you salt early, the mushrooms will boil in their own juice instead of frying.
3
✓
Toast the buns. Spread with mayonnaise.
Tip: The fattiness of the mayonnaise carries the mushroom flavours well.
4
✓
Pile the sautéed mushrooms on top of the cheesy meat.
Tip: Sinking into the cheese, the mushrooms won't fall off.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast fillet
- 4 pcs burger buns
- 150 g fresh button mushrooms
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 leaves lettuce
- 1 pc tomato
- 1 head red onion
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil