Caprese Chicken Burgers

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground chicken, Lean

• Produce

  • 8 Basil, fresh leaves
  • 1 Tomato, slices thick

• Condiments

  • 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise, light
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Pesto, prepared

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 Pinch Salt and pepper

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 4 Buns

• Dairy

  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, plain non fat
  • 4 thick slices Mozzarella cheese, fresh

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon prepared pesto
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tomato cut into thick slices
• 4 thick slices fresh mozzarella cheese
• 8-12 fresh basil leaves
• 4 buns
• 1/3 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared pesto
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Pinch of salt and pepper

Directions

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• About a minute before the burgers are done, place the buns cut side down on the grill and toast them until lightly brown.
• 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.