Baked Chicken Burger with Basil Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
420 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Chicken Burger with Basil Sauce
Description
The recipe starts by gently pounding chicken breast to an even thickness for uniform baking. The chicken is coated first with plain flour, then dipped in beaten egg, and finally coated with breadcrumbs made from blitzed whole wheat bread. Baking at a high temperature cooks the chicken evenly while the breadcrumb coating turns lightly crisp. Cheese slices are added near the end of baking to melt.
The basil sauce combines Greek yogurt, crushed garlic, lemon juice, fresh basil, black pepper, and sea salt, creating a tangy, herby complement to the savory chicken. Assembled with fresh lettuce and tomato, the burger balances crisp textures and creamy sauce with the tender chicken.
This burger can be enjoyed as a wholesome lunch or dinner option offering a homemade alternative to fried chicken burgers. The basil sauce brings freshness and moisture without heaviness.
To vary the texture, panko breadcrumbs may be used for extra crispness. You can swap chicken breast for boneless skinless thighs for juicier results. For a low-carb version, omit the buns and use large lettuce leaves to wrap the burger. Tenderizing the chicken ensures even cooking and juiciness.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 200 g chicken breast
- 2 tablespoon plain flour
- 1 egg whisked
- 2 lices whole wheat bread blitzed into breadcrumbs
For the sauce
- 4 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 2 garlic crushed, clove
- 1 lemon (juice only)
- 2 tablespoon basil finely chopped, fresh
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
To serve
- 2 burger buns lightly toasted
- lettuce
- tomato
- 2 cheese slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C(fan)/425°F/Gas 7.
- Put 200 g Chicken breast on to a chopping board and gently pound until they flatten a little. Coat the chicken in 2 tablespoon Plain flour then dip into 1 Egg (whisked) and then into the breadcrumbs (made from 2 slices Whole wheat bread to coat.
- Put on a lined baking tray and put into your oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked.
- In a bowl, mix together 4 tablespoon Greek yogurt, 2 Garlic clove, 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper, 1 Lemon (juice only) and 2 tablespoon Fresh basil.
- 5 minutes before the chicken is ready, top with 2 cheese slices and put back in the oven to melt it.
- Build your burger with sauce on 2 burger buns, lettuce, tomato, the chicken and more sauce.
Notes
- Pound the chicken breast for even thickness and consistent cooking.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a crispier coating while still baking the burger.
- Replace the Greek yogurt in the sauce with mayonnaise for a richer, creamier flavor.
- Swap chicken breast with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for juicier chicken burgers.
- For a low-carb option, omit the buns and use large lettuce leaves as wraps.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger, bun, cheese and sauce | |
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 692mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 686mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 648IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 324mg | 32% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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