Description
Chicken parmesan burger blends Italian-American classics into one mouthwatering handheld delight. Crispy breaded chicken nestles between toasted brioche, smothered in marinara and melted mozzarella, promising a flavor journey that satisfies comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (454 g) lean ground chicken
- 1 cup (250 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) shredded Parmesan cheese
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 24 oz (680 g) marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Bread and Additional Ingredients:
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 cup (240 ml) diced yellow onion
- ¼ cup (60 ml) garlic margarine or butter
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for toasting buns.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high temperature and add ground chicken, breaking it into small crumbles while cooking.
- Introduce finely chopped onions into the pan, stirring continuously to distribute evenly throughout the meat.
- Cook the chicken and onion mixture until the meat is completely opaque and no longer pink, ensuring thorough cooking.
- Pour marinara sauce into the pan, followed by basil pesto, then season with salt and black pepper, mixing ingredients thoroughly.
- Reduce heat to low and gently incorporate freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and blends seamlessly with the chicken mixture.
- Spread softened garlic butter generously across the surface of brioche buns using a silicone spatula.
- Arrange buttered buns on a clean baking sheet, positioning them cut-side up for even toasting.
- Transfer baking sheet to preheated oven and toast buns for 4-6 minutes until edges turn golden and crisp.
- Construct burgers by layering the savory chicken mixture onto bottom bun halves, then top with melted mozzarella cheese.
- Complete the burger by placing the toasted top bun, pressing gently to secure all ingredients.
Notes
- Unexpected flavor fusion transforms classic chicken into a gourmet burger experience.
- Ground chicken provides lean protein with rich marinara and pesto undertones.
- Melted Parmesan creates a creamy texture that binds the savory meat mixture together.
- Toasted brioche buns offer a buttery, golden crunch that elevates the entire sandwich.
- Mozzarella cheese delivers a smooth, melty layer that complements the herbaceous chicken blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg