OPEN-FACE PESTO-CHICKEN BURGERS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Open-Face Pesto-Chicken Burgers Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by รก-175897

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound uncooked ground chicken or ground turkey
4 tablespoons purchased basil pesto
1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or salt
2 3-inch pieces ciabatta bread or four 3/4-inch-thick slices rustic Italian bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
2 cups fresh basil leaves, arugula, or spring garden mix
8 small tomato slices
Ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In bowl combine ground chicken, half of the pesto, the Parmesan, garlic, and salt. Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick oval patties (to fit bread). Halve ciabatta horizontally. Brush cut side of ciabatta or both sides of Italian bread with olive oil; set aside (reserving any extra oil). For a charcoal grill, place patties on greased rack directly over medium coals. Grill, uncovered, 10 to 13 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (165 degrees), turning once halfway through grilling. Top each patty with a mozzarella slice. Cover grill; grill 1 to 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Add bread and grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until toasted. (For gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place patties on grill rack over heat. Cover; grill as above.) Arrange greens on toasted bread. Top with chicken patties and tomato slices. Stir any remaining olive oil into remaining pesto and drizzle over all. Sprinkle with coarsely ground black pepper. Makes 4 servings.

Kassim Seif
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These burgers were a bit dry. I think I overcooked the chicken.


Angelique Garza
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I was a bit hesitant to try these burgers because I'm not a huge fan of pesto. But I'm so glad I did! The pesto added a delicious flavor and the chicken was juicy and tender.


Mariam Akther
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These burgers were easy to make and tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.


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


Rockey Raja
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These burgers were a hit with my family! The pesto added a delicious flavor and the chicken was juicy and tender. I will definitely be making these again.