Italian Chicken Burgers (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken patties blended with Italian herbs, topped with mozzarella and pesto for rich flavor.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Meat and Dairy
01 -
454 grams ground chicken
02 -
60 milliliters grated Parmesan cheese
03 -
4 slices mozzarella cheese
→ Herbs, Spices and Seasonings
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10 milliliters Italian seasoning
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60 milliliters flat-leaf parsley, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
07 -
2 green onions, thinly sliced
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2.5 milliliters salt
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1.25 milliliters black pepper
→ Breading and Oils
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60 milliliters Italian seasoned bread crumbs
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30 milliliters olive oil
→ Sauces and Condiments
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90 milliliters marinara sauce
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60 milliliters pesto
→ Bread and Greens
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4 hamburger buns
15 -
120 milliliters spinach or arugula
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
In a medium bowl, mix Parmesan, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic, green onions, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
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Add ground chicken to the bowl and gently fold to evenly distribute the ingredients without overmixing.
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Form the mixture into four equal patties. Place them on a plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavor melding and firmness.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear each patty for 4 to 6 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden brown.
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Top each patty with 22 milliliters marinara sauce and a slice of mozzarella cheese.
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Place patties under a high broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles. Remove carefully from oven.
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Spread 15 milliliters pesto on the top bun's cut side. Layer spinach or arugula on the bottom bun, then add the patty. Optionally, spread extra marinara sauce on the patty before topping with the pesto-covered bun. Serve immediately.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Refrigerating patties solidifies their shape for better handling and cooking.
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Serve with additional marinara sauce for dipping to enhance flavor.