Bocconcini Chicken Burgers

By gmbeckett

Grinding chicken thighs for this burger, rather than using the already-ground chicken, gives the best flavour and texture. A Caprese salad topping of Bocconcini cheese, tomatoes and basil adds a fresh kick.

Ingredients

• Patties:
• 4 slices Canadian bocconcini cheese (one 4-oz/125 g ball)
• 1 plum tomato, sliced
• 4 fresh basil leaves
• 4 hamburger buns
• 1 lb (454 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) water
• 1/2 onion, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) dry bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh basil
• 2 tbsp oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Patties: In food processor, pulse chicken until coarsely ground; set aside.

In large bowl, beat egg with water; stir in onion, garlic, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper. Mix in chicken. Shape into four 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick patties.

Place patties on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until digital thermometer inserted sideways into centre reads 165°F (74°C), 12 to 14 minutes.

Sandwich burgers, Bocconcini, tomato and basil in buns.