Recipes

Chicken

Chicken Parmesan Burgers

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup marinara sauce, divided
• 1/2 cup finely chopped or shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil leaves, optional

Description

1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup marinara sauce with chopped mozzarella cheese, bread crumbs, seasonings and onion mixture. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape mixture into four 1/2-in.-thick patties.
3. In the same skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Cook burgers until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Top with sliced mozzarella cheese; cook, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.
4. Serve on buns; top with remaining 1/2 cup marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese and, if desired, basil leaves.