Description
Juicy chicken Caesar burgers coated in Parmesan, served on toasted buns with romaine lettuce and Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup croutons (about ½ cup once ground)
- 5 tablespoons Caesar dressing, divided (plus more for serving)
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 3 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
- 4 toasted hamburger buns
- Lemon juice from 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Add croutons to a food processor and pulse 2-3 times, then blend for 20-30 seconds until coarse crumbs form.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ⅓ cup of the ground croutons (reserve the rest), 2 tablespoons Caesar dressing, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined. Divide into 4 equal patties about 4 inches wide and 1 inch thick. If sticky, spritz hands lightly with cooking spray.
- Place ½ cup Parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl or plate. Dip each side of the patties into the Parmesan, pressing gently to coat.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In a medium bowl, toss romaine with remaining 3 tablespoons Caesar dressing, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, and reserved ground croutons.
- Serve patties on toasted buns topped with dressed romaine, a squeeze of lemon juice, and extra Caesar dressing if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for the chicken if preferred.
- For extra flavor, use garlic croutons.
- Add more Parmesan on top if desired.
- Romaine can be swapped with mixed greens or arugula.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Burger, Main course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 524
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
