Description
A juicy, herb-packed chicken patty topped with quick-pickled red onions and a creamy Caesar drizzle, offering a fast and flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken (thigh meat preferred)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp anchovy paste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 burger buns (brioche or potato)
- 1/2 cup quick-pickled red onions
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Slice half a red onion into thin half-rings and place in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar in the microwave for 30 seconds until dissolved, then pour over onions to quick-pickle.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, mayonnaise, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently with hands or a fork until just combined; do not overmix.
- Form mixture into four equal patties, about 1/2 inch thick, making a small indent in the center of each.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil.
- Cook patties for 4-5 minutes on the first side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked patties to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Toast burger buns lightly in the same skillet.
- Assemble burgers by spreading Caesar dressing on the bottom bun, adding the patty, draining and topping with pickled onions, and adding romaine lettuce if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not press down on patties while cooking to retain juices. If using lean chicken breast, add extra olive oil. Patties can be chilled for 10 minutes before cooking to help them hold shape. Leftover patties keep in the fridge for 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
Keywords: chicken burger, caesar salad, quick pickled onions, weeknight dinner, ground chicken recipe, healthy burger, easy dinner