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a grilled caprese basil pesto chicken burger on a bun with tomato and lettuce ready to eat

Pesto Chicken Burgers

4.67 from 3 votes
A light and fresher take on traditional grilled beef burgers, perfect for lovers of basil pesto and caprese salad!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3 each
Course: lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 471.4

Ingredients
  

Chicken Pesto Burgers
  • 1 lb. chicken ground
  • 2 tablespoon basil pesto ( you can use pre-made or make your own pesto)
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Basil Pesto Mayonnaise
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon basil pesto
Fresh Extras
  • 3 each slices of fresh ripe tomatoes
  • 3 each toasted rustic style rolls ciabatta buns work really well
  • 3 1-2 oz cheese fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 3 leaves fresh lettuce your choice

Equipment

  • 1 BBQ grill or grill pan
  • 2 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Measuring Spoon Set
  • 1 grill spatula
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef Knife
  • 1 Rubber Spatula
  • 1 plate for the prepped burgers
  • 1 clean plate for the cooked burgers
  • 1 probe thermometer

Method
 

  1. Heat your grill or grill pan to around 400℉, if you are using a gas grill outside there should be a temperature gauge. If using a grill pan make sure it's smoking.
  2. Oil the grill or grill pan well with spray pan release
  3. Place the burgers on the hot oiled grill surface, don't move them for at least 5 minutes
  4. To make nice grill marks move the burgers ½ turn and leave for another 5 minutes
  5. Flip the burgers and repeat using a probe thermometer check the internal temperature, for chicken it should be at least 165℉
  6. Place the sliced mozzarella on the burgers, place the sliced buns on the grill to toast, or in the toaster or even on the grill pan
  7. Once the burgers have reached the required temperature, and the cheese is melted you are ready to build your burgers!
  8. Combine the mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon of basil pesto in a small mixing bowl
  9. Spread the pesto mayonnaise evenly on both sides of the bun
  10. Place the lettuce and tomato slices on the bottom bun, place the burger on top of them, cap it off with the top of the bun and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 471.4kcalCarbohydrates: 7.3gProtein: 28.1gFat: 36.7gSaturated Fat: 6.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1948.4mgPotassium: 624.1mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 2.2gVitamin A: 2797.4IUVitamin C: 1.3mgCalcium: 60.2mgIron: 1mg

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