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Italian Chicken Burgers

Italian Chicken Burgers are juicy ground chicken patties seasoned with Parmesan, Italian herbs, garlic, and parsley.
Top them with marinara and melted mozzarella, then serve on pesto-spread buns.
This easy chicken burger recipe makes 4 flavorful burgers in about 1 hour
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian-inspired, American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 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 hamburger buns
  • 4 tablespoons pesto
  • ½ cup spinach or arugula

Instructions
 

  • Add the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic, green onions, salt, and black pepper to a medium mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
  • Add the ground chicken and gently mix until the seasonings and other ingredients are evenly distributed. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the patties dense.
  • Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty. Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Carefully place the chicken patties in the skillet.
  • Cook the patties for 4–6 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.
  • Top each patty with about 1½ tablespoons of marinara sauce and one slice of mozzarella.
  • Set the oven broiler to HIGH. Place the burgers under the broiler for 1–2 minutes, watching closely, until the mozzarella is melted and lightly bubbling.
  • To assemble the Italian Chicken Burgers, spread 1 tablespoon of pesto over the cut side of each top bun.
  • Add spinach or arugula to the bottom buns, then place a cooked chicken patty on top.
  • Add a little extra marinara sauce if desired, then finish with the pesto-topped bun. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, lightly toast the hamburger buns before assembling the burgers. You can also replace spinach with arugula for a more peppery finish.
If you prefer a stronger tomato flavor, add extra marinara sauce just before serving. For a lighter presentation, serve the chicken patties over a bed of greens instead of using buns.
Always check packaged ingredients for halal certification or suitable ingredients, particularly cheese, pesto, breadcrumbs, and prepared sauces.