Two classics combine to make one delicious burger!
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1lb.ground chickenor turkey
1T.olive oilplus more for frying
2T.tomato basil marinara sauceplus more for serving
2tsp.dried basil
1T. mincedonion
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2-1 tsp.red pepper flakesto taste
1c.Italian bread crumbs
1/2c.Parmesan cheese
4-6rollstoasted
4-6slicesmozzarella 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.