Herbed Chicken Burgers Food

LEMON HERB CHICKEN BURGERS WITH THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

Steps:

• First, make the dressing. In a blender, purée the tomatoes, nuts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt for 45 seconds, until the mixture is thick and creamy. Transfer the contents to a small bowl and stir in the minced pickles. Set it aside. (Any extra dressing can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.)
• To prepare to garnish, heat the coconut oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions until they are slightly caramelized, then set them aside.
• For the burgers, in a food processor purée the chicken, onion, and garlic until everything is well combined. Transfer it to a large bowl and add the parsley, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Blend the mixture well with your hands, then form it into four equal-size burgers.
• In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, melt the coconut oil, then add the burgers. Allow them to brown on one side for several minutes before flipping them and browning the other side. If you are not serving these right away, you can transfer them to a heated oven at this point to keep them warm.
• When the burgers are ready, serve them on buns topped with the fresh greens and sautéed red onion, and with a side of Thousand Island Dressing.

HERB CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Make the lemon mayo: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and chives. Wrap the bowl in plastic wrap and set aside until you are ready to assemble your burgers.
• Preheat the grill and add oil: Preheat the grill for direct heat grilling, by turning gas burners to medium-high or spreading charcoal coals so there is direct heat under the grilling grates. The temperature should be 450-500˚F. To make sure the burgers do not stick, dip a clean kitchen towel or some paper towels in oil and use tongs to quickly rub down grill grates. Alternatively, you can spray the grates with spray oil, but be careful of flare-ups.
• Grill the buns: Grill the plain buns for 20 seconds and remove from the grill.
• How to store and reheat leftovers: Leftover chicken burgers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days. They reheat really well in the microwave on high for 1 minute.

GREEN HERBED LEMON CHICKEN BURGERS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the onions until softened, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool. Wipe out the skillet and reserve.
• Combine the chicken, basil, parsley, oregano, ricotta, garlic, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the cooled onions in a large bowl. Mix well with your hands. Splash your hands with some cold water and mold the chicken mixture into 4 patties.
• Combine the mayonnaise and lemon juice in a small bowl.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the reserved skillet and cook the patties until they're cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes on each side (see Cook's Note).
• Meanwhile, toast the buns in a toaster or on a dry pan and set aside.
• Spread the lemon mayo on each side of the buns. Place the bottom of the bun on a plate, top with the arugula, tomato, one patty, goat cheese and finally the top of the bun. Repeat with the remaining patties.

HERB BURGERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. , Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. Serve on buns with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes and onion.

HERB BUTTER-STUFFED BURGERS

Steps:

• Make the herb butter: Mix the butter, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Transfer to a piece of plastic wrap and form into a 4-inch log. Wrap and freeze until firm enough to slice, about 20 minutes. Slice the butter log into 8 rounds.
• Make the burgers: Preheat a grill to medium high. Divide the ground beef into 4 mounds, place a slice of butter on each, then gently shape the beef around the butter to enclose. Press the beef into four 4-inch-wide patties (about 1/2 inch thick). Refrigerate until ready to grill. Set aside the remaining butter for serving.
• Season the burgers on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill until well marked, 3 minutes. Flip and top each with a slice of cheese. Cook 3 more minutes for medium rare, covering during the last 15 seconds to melt the cheese. Grill the buns until toasted.
• Spread the remaining herb butter on the bottom buns. Serve the burgers on the buns with mustard, onion, tomatoes and lettuce. Skewer cornichons on toothpicks and insert into each burger.

HERB CHICKEN & MUSHROOM SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions in unsalted water.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat in a skillet. Slice green onions along with the mushrooms. Add to pan and stir and sauté until cooked through and mushrooms release their juices. Sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in skillet. Dice chicken and sauté while stirring until chicken is cooked through. Mince the basil, sage and tarragon. Add to pan and sauté for a few minutes.
• Drain cooked pasta and add to large serving bowl. Add cooked mushroom and chicken mixture. Toss with the shredded Asiago cheese. Serve hot.

CHICKEN FRIED HAMBURGER

Steps:

• Form the ground beef into quarter pound patties. Sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired and place the burgers in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour or as long as overnight. Place the milk in a shallow bowl. Place the flour in another shallow bowl. Heat the shortening in a heavy, deep skillet over medium-high heat to 360 degrees F. Dip each burger patty first in the milk, coating it completely and letting any excess drip off. Next, coat the burgers in the flour on both sides. Place the burgers in the hot shortening and cook on each side until crispy and browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the burgers from the skillet and let drain on paper toweling. Serve on buns with your favorite burger toppings or try a southern twist and serve them on buns with country style white gravy.

HERBED CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Grind stuffing in processor until fine crumbs form. Transfer 1/2 cup crumbs to large bowl. Mix in chicken, celery, onion, egg yolk, salt and pepper. Form mixture into two 3/4-inch-thick patties. Place remaining crumbs in shallow bowl. Dip patties into crumbs, coating completely. Mix chili sauce and cranberry sauce in small bowl to blend.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush barbecue rack with oil. Grill chicken burgers until golden brown outside and cooked through and white inside, about 7 minutes per side. Spread half of chili-cranberry sauce over bottom half of each bun. Top with burgers and bun tops.

HERBED CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• To make the mayonnaise: whisk together the mayonnaise, dill, and mustard; season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
• To make the burgers: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• Use your hands or a wooden spoon and combine the ground chicken, herbs, egg, onion, breadcrumbs, garlic, and salt/pepper to taste.
• Form mixture into 4 patties or equal size.
• Grill the burgers, turning once, for about 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
• Serve the burgers on buns with teh Mustard-Dill Mayonnaise.