Gordon Ramsay’s Hellfire Chicken Burger swaps beef for a grilled ground-chicken patty, then piles on crispy bacon, melted white cheddar, and a tomato-bacon jam with a hot-sauce mayo. It is the spicy chicken option among his signature burgers, and the recipe below sets the heat.
More Gordon Ramsay burgers: Viva Vegan Burger and Blue Cheeseburger.
Hellfire Chicken Burger Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Chicken (for patties)
- 8 strips Bacon
- 4 slices White Cheddar Cheese
- 4 tbs. Tomato-Bacon Jam (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 leaves Butter Lettuce
- 4 Hamburger Buns
- Salt and Pepper To taste
- Oil For grilling
For the Hot Mayo
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tbs. Hot Sauce (like sriracha, adjust to taste)
For the Tangy Hellfire Sauce
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbs. Hot Sauce (your choice for extra heat)
- 1 tbs. Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 tbs. Honey (optional, for balance)
Instructions
Prepare Hot Mayo and Hellfire Sauce:
- For the hot mayo, mix mayonnaise and hot Sauce. Adjust the amount of hot Sauce to your liking.
- Combine mayonnaise, hot Sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and honey in a bowl for the hellfire sauce. Mix well and set aside.
Cook Bacon:
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Set aside on paper towels to drain.
Prepare Chicken Patties:
- Divide the ground chicken into 4 equal portions.
- Form each into a patty about ¾ inch thick.
- Season both sides with salt and Pepper.
Grill Chicken Patties:
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grates or pan.
- Grill the chicken patties for 5-6 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
Cheese Topping:
- When the patties are nearly done, top each with a slice of white cheddar cheese. Allow it to melt slightly.
Prepare Buns:
- Lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a skillet.
Assemble Burgers:
- Spread hot mayo on the bottom buns.
- Place a butter lettuce leaf on each bottom bun, followed by the cheese-topped chicken patty.
- Add two strips of bacon on each patty.
- Spoon a tablespoon of tomato-bacon jam over the bacon.
- Drizzle with the tangy hellfire sauce.
- Cap with the top bun.
Serve:
- Serve your Hellfire Chicken Burgers immediately, ideally with a side like coleslaw, fries, or a crisp salad.
Notes
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Hellfire Chicken Burger FAQs
The questions that come up most: how to cook the chicken patty, how spicy it is, keeping it juicy, and using a different cut of chicken.
How do you cook a ground chicken patty?
Chill the formed patties so they hold together, then cook over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through to a safe internal 165°F, per the USDA.
How spicy is it?
The heat comes from a sriracha or hot-sauce mayo plus smoked paprika; dial it up or down by adjusting the hot sauce to taste.
Can you make the chicken patty juicier?
Ground chicken is lean, so do not overcook it, and mix in a little mayo or grated onion before forming the patties to keep them moist.
Can you use chicken breast instead of ground chicken?
Yes. A pounded, seasoned chicken breast works well; grill it to 165°F and it takes the same bacon, cheddar, and jam toppings.
About the Author
John Siracusa is the founder of Hell’s Kitchen Recipes. He focuses on technique-first, reproducible home cooking and researches recipes & kitchen equipment from published food science and professional chef methods since 2016.
