CHICKEN BURGER {mad hungry}

By grinder

This juicy chicken burger is spiked with chives, lemon juice and Dijon mustard to help build flavor right into the patty.

Ingredients

• Burgers:
• 1.5 lbs. ground light, dark meat chicken
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
• 4 slices fontina cheese {opt}
• 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns
• For Garnish:
• Sliced tomato
• Sliced red onion
• Lettuce
• Mayonnaise
• Dijon mustard
• Pickles

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat outdoor grill {or grill pan, if cooking indoors}to med-high heat.

In a large bowl, combine chicken, salt, pepper, mustard, breadcrumbs, lemon juice and chives and form into four 6-ounce patties.

Grill patties 8-10 minutes, flipping once, until juices run clear {160° on a meat thermometer}Top patties with cheese during last minute of cooking and cover grill {or grill pan}to melt.

Lightly grill cut side of buns if desired. Serve with optional garnishes.