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4.7 from 36 votes

Caprese Chicken Burgers

Everything you love about caprese salad in burger form!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 468 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

Caprese Chicken Burgers
  • 1 pound lean ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon pesto
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tomato cut into thick slices
  • 4 lices fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 8-12 fresh basil leaves
  • 4 Buns gluten-free if needed
Basil Aioli
  • 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pesto
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl combine the ground chicken, pesto, salt and pepper with your hands until combined. Form the meat into 4 equal sized patties.
  2. Preheat grill or skillet to medium high heat. Spray or oil the grates of the grill or the skillet generously. Cook the chicken burgers for approximately 4 minutes per side depending on how thick they are.
  3. While the burgers are cooking prepare the basil aioli. Whisk together all of the ingredients for the aioli in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. About a minute before the burgers are done, place the buns cut side down on the grill and toast them until lightly brown.
  5. Assemble the burgers on the toasted buns and top with a slice of fresh mozzarella, a slice of tomato, 2-3 basil leaves, and some of the basil aioli spread on the top half of the bun.

Nutrition Information

Calories 468kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 53g (106%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 669mg (28%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 468

% Daily Value*

Calories 468kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 53g 106%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 669mg 28%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.