LEMON HERB CHICKEN BURGERS WITH THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

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There's really no other word for these burgers except: YUM. The flavoring and the satisfaction of a meal you can wrap your hands around is unmatched.

Provided by Alejandro Junger, M.D.

Categories     Sandwich     Chicken     Kid-Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Cashew     Spring     Summer     Pan-Fry     Sandwich Theory     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound pasture-raised, skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into large chunks (or you can use ground pasture-raised chicken or turkey)
1 medium onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Sea salt to taste
2 tablespoons coconut oil
4 gluten-free buns, such as Sami's Bakery buns
1 handful mâche lettuce, baby spinach, or arugula
For the Thousand Island Dressing:
1 1/2 cups (about 4) quartered plum tomatoes
1/2 cup raw macadamia nuts or cashews
2 garlic cloves
1/8 cup lemon juice
1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 dill pickles, minced
For the Garnish:
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large red onion, sliced into thin rounds

Steps:

  • First, make the dressing. In a blender, purée the tomatoes, nuts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt for 45 seconds, until the mixture is thick and creamy. Transfer the contents to a small bowl and stir in the minced pickles. Set it aside. (Any extra dressing can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.)
  • To prepare to garnish, heat the coconut oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions until they are slightly caramelized, then set them aside.
  • For the burgers, in a food processor purée the chicken, onion, and garlic until everything is well combined. Transfer it to a large bowl and add the parsley, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Blend the mixture well with your hands, then form it into four equal-size burgers.
  • In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, melt the coconut oil, then add the burgers. Allow them to brown on one side for several minutes before flipping them and browning the other side. If you are not serving these right away, you can transfer them to a heated oven at this point to keep them warm.
  • When the burgers are ready, serve them on buns topped with the fresh greens and sautéed red onion, and with a side of Thousand Island Dressing.

292 315 Md Nurul Amin Sikder
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I thought the burgers were a bit bland. I would add more seasoning next time.


Deepak Sarmila
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These burgers were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Cianie Diggs
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I made these burgers with ground turkey instead of chicken and they were still really good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Tshephego Ribisi
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These burgers were a bit too lemony for my taste, but they were still good.


Anwar Sagar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the burgers turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Mirhossain Sohag
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used a different dressing on my burger. It was still really good.


Arman Sheikh
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I made these burgers for my kids and they loved them! They're definitely a kid-friendly recipe.


Marc Official
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These burgers were really easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Rupon Sangma
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I thought these burgers were just okay. I wasn't a huge fan of the lemon herb flavor.


Gujjar Baba302
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These burgers were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


XxxBunnixxDiazz
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I made these burgers as a healthier alternative to beef burgers and they were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Adil Farooq
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The thousand island dressing really made these burgers. It was the perfect complement to the lemon herb flavor.


Syd Sysd
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These burgers were easy to make and turned out great. I'll be making them again for sure.


Pubg Janu
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken burgers, but these were really good. The lemon herb flavor was perfect.


Randean Ritchie
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I made these burgers for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


James Bitner
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These lemon herb chicken burgers were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so juicy. I will definitely be making these again.