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Chicken Burgers

chicken burger with basil mayo, avocado spread, candied jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, lettuce and tomato on a cutting board
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  20 min
  • Cook Time:  15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 slices Pepper Jack cheese

Basil Mayo

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup lightly packed basil leaves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • 1 clove garlic, grated (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Avocado Spread

  • 1 large avocado
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

Candied Jalapeños (optional)

  • 1/2 pound jalapeños, cut into 1/4-inch slices (see note)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest

For Serving

  • 4 hamburger buns, toasted, for serving
  • 4 butter lettuce leaves, for serving
  • 1 large tomato sliced, for serving

Method

  1. Make the candied jalapeños. In a small pot, combine the jalapeños, sugar, vinegar, water, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook until the sugar has dissolved and the jalapeños have softened, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the jalapeños to a jar along with the liquid. Seal the jar.

  2. Make the Chicken Patties. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, basil, garlic, Parmesan, paprika, sea salt, pepper, and mustard powder. Mix well, then with wet hands, form 4 equal-sized patties (about ¾-inch thick).

  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until golden browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Flip and top each patty with a slice of cheese. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes more.

  4. Meanwhile, make the Avocado Spread. In a small bowl, mash the avocado with these salt and lemon juice until smooth.

  5. Make the Basil Mayo. In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, basil, lemon juice, garlic and paprika.

  6. Spread the Basil Mayo on the inside of the top buns and spread the Avocado Spread on the inside of the bottom buns. Fill with the chicken patties, cheese-sides up, lettuce, candied jalapeños, and tomato.

Note 1: Using gloves for this step will save you from having stinging hands or having to wash many times.

Note 2: Alternatively you can roughly chop the garlic clove and leave the basil leaves whole and add all of the ingredients to the base of a food processor. Pulse until blended and smooth.