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Italian Chicken Burgers

These Italian Chicken Burgers are a delicious twist on traditional burgers, made with ground chicken and packed with Italian flavors.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground chicken
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup Chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions Thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons Marinara sauce Plus more for serving
  • 4 slices Mozzarella cheese
  • 4 tablespoons Pesto
  • ½ cup Spinach or arugula For serving

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, chopped parsley, minced garlic, sliced green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  • Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty, about ¾-inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for about 5-6 minutes on one side until browned, then flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of mozzarella cheese on each burger and cover the skillet briefly to melt the cheese.
  • Toast the hamburger buns and spread a tablespoon of pesto on the bottom half of each bun. Add a spinach or arugula leaf, the cheesy chicken burger, and drizzle with marinara sauce before topping with the other half of the bun.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken mixture sit for 15 minutes before forming patties. You can also grill the patties instead of frying them.