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Hot Chicken Smash Burger Bowls

episode #94 of 30-minute budget meals!

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Carina Wolff
Feb 13, 2026
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As I mentioned in our subscriber chat last week, I’m putting out two 30-minute meals this week because last week’s just didn’t pan out. I was testing these cheddar scallion egg bites with maple sausage that were very delicious, but I could not get them under 30 minutes. So I’m making it up to you this week!

I’ve done a couple burger bowls in the past, but never with ground chicken! It was fun to switch it up and play with the flavors, as I’m used to using beef. I seasoned these patties to taste a little like hot chicken — they’re a little spicy with a touch of sweet. I also made a simple yogurt ranch that gets drizzled over the bowl.

I always love “grilling” some onions for my bowl by cooking them alongside the burgers and letting them get nice and soft. I used red onion here and loved how they came out. All in all, I will definitely be making these bowls again!

RECIPE!

Hot Chicken Smash Burger Bowls

Ingredients (serves 2)

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