Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
Prep all ingredients per the instructions above.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, half of the Carolina-style BBQ sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined. Form into patties.
Grill the burgers on both sides to your preferred doneness.
Toast the buns lightly if desired.
Layer the bun with arugula, tomato, burger, and pickle slices. Drizzle with more bbq sauce.
Combine the sparkling water with chai seeds and lemon slices. Stir and let sit 5 minutes for the chia to bloom. Serve over ice if desired.
Serve the burgers with carrots, hummus and lemon sparkling water.