Caprese Chicken Burgers
These little gems are SO good!! Packed with bright flavor!! Wow!!
The fresh basil and juicy tomato make this burger so good! Oh....and the pesto!!!
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Full recipe in video below!
RECIPE:
1 pound lean ground chicken
1 tablespoon pesto
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 tomato, cut into thick slices
4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese or shredded
8-12 fresh basil leaves
4 buns
BASIL AIOLI
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoons pesto
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
In a large bowl combine the ground chicken, pesto, salt and pepper with your hands until combined. Form the meat into 4 equal sized patties.
Preheat grill or skillet to medium high heat. Spray or oil the grates of the grill or the skillet generously. Cook the chicken burgers for approximately 4 minutes per side depending on how thick they are.
Assemble the burgers on the bun and top with a slice of fresh mozzarella, a slice of tomato, 2-3 basil leaves, and some of the basil aioli spread on the top half of the bun.
4 Burgers:
3 points (all plans)
139 Calories
Recipe inspiration from reciperunner.com