Description
Succulent chicken parmesan burger merges Italian classic with American burger style. Crispy breaded chicken, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella create a mouthwatering fusion you’ll crave at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) lean ground chicken
- 1 cup (250 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 24 oz (680 g) marinara sauce
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 cup (240 ml) diced yellow onion
- ¼ cup (60 ml) garlic margarine or butter
- 2 tbsps basil pesto
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sauté ground chicken in a large pan over medium-high heat, breaking into crumbles while adding finely chopped onions, cooking until meat turns completely opaque.
- Sauce Integration: Pour marinara sauce and basil pesto into the chicken mixture, seasoning with salt and black pepper, then gently fold in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until smoothly incorporated.
- Bun Preparation: Spread softened garlic butter across brioche buns and toast in a 400°F oven for 4-6 minutes until edges become golden and crisp.
- Burger Assembly: Layer the seasoned chicken mixture onto bottom bun halves, crown with melted mozzarella cheese, and cap with toasted top bun, pressing gently to secure all components.
Notes
- Meat Temperature Check: Use a meat thermometer to ensure ground chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add Parmesan gradually and stir continuously to prevent clumping and achieve smooth consistency.
- Bun Toasting Tip: Watch brioche buns closely during toasting to prevent burning, as they brown quickly due to high butter content.
- Flavor Enhancement: Allow chicken mixture to simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes after adding marinara and pesto to intensify flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1092 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg