Juicy chicken burgers gone Caprese style! Pesto, tomatoes, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella offer the best of summer!! A flavorful and delicious way to lighten up your 4th of July menu.
Caprese Chicken Burger
Serves 4
1 lb. ground chicken
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and Peper
1/2 cup Pesto, homemade or store bought
4 slices of fresh mozzerella
4 slices of tomato
Lettuce
4 brioche buns, toasted
Basil, freshly sliced, for serving
- In a medium bowl, stir together chicken, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
- Grill over medium-high heat. Cook patties until bottoms are golden, 4 to 5 minutes, then flip cook an additional 4 minutes (with 3 minutes remaining, add mozzarella).
- Build your burger; spread pesto, add lettuce, burger, tomato (salt and pepper) and basil.
