Chicken Burgers with Crispy Cheddar Cheese


Form the chicken into four 3/4-inch-thick patties and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes. 


In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the fish sauce and lemon juice until smooth.

Sprinkle both sides of the patties with the Old Bay. In 
a large cast-iron skillet set on the grate of a preheated grill or on the stovetop, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Cook the burgers, covered, over moderate heat, flipping once, until browned and just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a 
work surface and let rest for 
5 minutes.


In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil. Arrange the cheese slices 2 inches apart in the skillet 
and cook over moderate heat until melted in the middle and browned and crisp at the edges, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the cheese rest in the skillet for 1 minute. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain.


Spread some of the mayo 
on each roll bottom and place 
a burger on top. Layer with 
a slice of crispy cheese and some lettuce and pickled jalapeños. Spread the pepper 
jelly on the roll tops, close the burgers and serve.