Bocconcini Chicken Burgers
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This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 499499 cal |
| pro | 39 g39g pro |
| total fat | 20 g20g total fat |
| sat. fat | 8 g8g sat. fat |
| carb | 40 g40g carb |
| fibre | 3 g3g fibre |
| chol | 170 mg170mg chol |
| sodium | 904 mg904mg sodium |
| potassium | 534 mg534mg potassium |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 35 %35% calcium |
| iron | 29 %29% iron |
| vit A | 12 %12% vit A |
| vit C | 15 %15% vit C |
| folate | 40 %40% folate |
Grinding chicken thighs for this burger, rather than using the already-ground chicken, gives the best flavour and texture. A Caprese salad topping of Bocconcini cheese, tomatoes and basil adds a fresh kick.
Ingredients
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4 slices Canadian bocconcini cheese (one 4-oz/125 g ball)
1 plum tomato, sliced
4 fresh basil leaves
4 hamburger buns
Patties:
1 lb (454 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 egg
1 tbsp (15 mL) water
1/2 onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup (75 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (50 mL) dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt and pepper
Preparation
Patties: In food processor, pulse chicken until coarsely ground; set aside.
In large bowl, beat egg with water; stir in onion, garlic, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper. Mix in chicken. Shape into four 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick patties.
Place patties on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until digital thermometer inserted sideways into centre reads 165°F (74°C), 12 to 14 minutes.
Sandwich burgers, Bocconcini, tomato and basil in buns.
In large bowl, beat egg with water; stir in onion, garlic, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper. Mix in chicken. Shape into four 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick patties.
Place patties on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until digital thermometer inserted sideways into centre reads 165°F (74°C), 12 to 14 minutes.
Sandwich burgers, Bocconcini, tomato and basil in buns.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: July 2009
- Keywords : Main Course; Grill/Barbecue; Summer; Chicken; Cheese;
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