Santa Fe Chicken Burger, University of Nevada, Reno

At the University of Nevada in Reno non-beef burgers such as this Santa Fe Chicken Burger have become some of the most popular options at the Downunder Café, the main residential dining facility, according to Chef John Worring of Chartwells. Worring uses a marinated, grilled whole-muscle chicken breast and tops it with a grilled green chili and Pepper Jack cheese.

The sandwich “provides a burger option for students who prefer the taste of chicken over beef,” Worring says. “Also, it gives students, who are growing tired of the [beef] hamburgers, something new to try.”

Worring does admit that the chicken breast takes longer to cook compared to a beef patty. “The fact that is it ordered frequently indicates its popularity as guests are willing to wait a little bit longer for it.”