Chicken Burgers

By pmhare

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped basil, plus 4 large, whole basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 16 ounces ground chicken
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons part-skim ricotta cheese
• 3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
• 4 hamburger buns
• 1 tomato, sliced

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1. Stir together mayonnaise, 1/2 tablespoon parsley, 1/2 tablespoon chopped basil and lemon juice in a small bowl; set aside

2. Heat a gas grill to medium-high or prepare charcoal grill with medium-hot coals.

3. In a large bowl, stir together remaining 1/2 tablespoon each parsley and basil, chicken, onion, ricotta and bread crumbs until combined. Form into four 4-inch patties. Grill for 6 minutes per side or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.

4. Remove burgers from grill and place on buns. Top with a basil leaf, a slice of tomato and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture