Pesto Chicken Burgers
Looking for a unique recipe for the grill? Complete with pesto and Parmesan cheese, these Pesto Chicken Burgers are sure to be a hit this summer!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 541kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup basil pesto homemade or store-bought, divided
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup mixed lettuce or arugula
- 1 large tomato sliced
- 4 ciabatta rolls sliced
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, 2 Tbsp of pesto, Parmesan cheese and salt. Mix until well combined. (Note: The remaining 2 Tbsp of pesto will be used to garnish cooked burgers.)
- Shape mixture into 4 patties. (Tip: Make the patties slightly thinner in the center. This will give the burger a better shape once grilled.)
- Grill burgers on medium-high heat until fully cooked, flipping once after 4-5 minutes.
- Place the ciabatta rolls on the grill for 1-2 minutes (optional).
- Assemble the burgers on the ciabatta rolls with the mozzarella cheese, mixed lettuce/arugula, sliced tomato and remaining 2 Tbsp pesto.
Nutrition
Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 1275mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 988IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 289mg | Iron: 2mg
