Grilled chicken burger with pesto sauce

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Grilled Chicken Burger
  • Ground chicken : 500 grams
  • Onion : 1 small, finely chopped
  • Garlic : 2 cloves, minced
  • Bread crumbs : 1/2 cup
  • Egg : 1
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
• Pesto Sauce
  • Fresh basil leaves : 2 cups
  • Pine nuts : 1/4 cup
  • Garlic : 2 cloves
  • Parmesan cheese : 1/2 cup, grated
  • Olive oil : 1/2 cup
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon

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Steps

• Grilled Chicken Burger
• Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
• In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and black pepper.
• Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
• Shape the mixture into 4 burger patties.
• Brush the grill with olive oil to prevent sticking.
• Grill the chicken burgers for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
• Remove from the grill and set aside.
• Pesto Sauce
• In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
• Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped.
• While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth sauce.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Tips

• Serve the grilled chicken burgers on toasted buns with a generous amount of pesto sauce.
• You can add additional toppings such as lettuce, tomato, and cheese to customize your burger.

Information

• You can make the pesto sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• Feel free to experiment with different herbs and nuts in the pesto sauce for a unique flavor.