Bocconcini Chicken Burgers
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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.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 499 |
| pro | 39 g |
| total fat | 20 g |
| sat. fat | 8 g |
| carb | 40 g |
| fibre | 3 g |
| chol | 170 mg |
| sodium | 904 mg |
| potassium | 534 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 35% |
| iron | 29% |
| vit A | 12% |
| vit C | 15% |
| folate | 40% |
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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 (500 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 egg
1 tbsp (15 mL) water
Half onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup (75 mL) grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (50 mL) dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp (25 mL) each chopped fresh basil and oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each 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
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