Chicken Parmesan Burgers
Two classics combine to make one delicious burger!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground chicken or turkey
- 1 T. olive oil plus more for frying
- 2 T. tomato basil marinara sauce plus more for serving
- 2 tsp. dried basil
- 1 T. minced onion
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2-1 tsp. red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 c. Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
- 4-6 rolls toasted
- 4-6 slices mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons marinara sauce, basil, onion, salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes. (Do not over-mix) Form the chicken mixture into balls and flatten into burger patties.
- In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Dip burger patties into the bread crumb and cheese mixture, turning to coat both sides.
- Place burgers on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper and allow them to chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Pour a liberal amount of olive oil into a nonstick fry pan. Pan fry burgers in batches (two at a time, so you don't crowd the pan) until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain them on a paper towel.
- Place cooked burgers on a baking sheet lined with foil. Top burgers with additional marinara sauce and sliced mozzarella cheese. Broil until the cheese melts. Serve on a toasted rolls.
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