Chicken Caesar Burger
A juicy grilled Chicken Caesar Burger made with seasoned ground chicken, parmesan cheese, crisp romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, and crunchy croutons. An easy burger recipe that combines all the flavors of a classic Caesar salad into one unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Burgers:
- ¼ cup white onion grated with moisture squeezed out
- 2 tablespoons cold butter* (regular or plant-based)
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese finely shredded
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 slices provolone cheese sub white American or dairy free
Toppings:
- 4 hamburger buns of your choice regular or gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon butter only if grilling the buns
- romaine lettuce
- homemade caesar dressing or dairy-free caesar dressing
- red onion sliced
- parmesan cheese shaved
- croutons crushed
Instructions
- Grater: Place a cheese grater on top of 2-3 pieces of paper towel. Grate white onion on top of the paper towel. Use the paper towel to gently squeeze out as much of the excess moisture from the onion. Use the same grater to shred 2 tablespoons cold butter*.
- Burger Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the grated white onion, grated butter, 1 pound ground chicken, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Make Patties: Prepare a small parchment-lined baking sheet or plate. Divide burger mixture into 4 equal patties about ½ - ¾ inches thick on the baking sheet. Press down in the middle of each patty with your thumb to create an indent. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes (this ensures they be easy to lift and that they will hold their shape on the grill - don't skip this).
- Prep: Ensure grill grates are clean and preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill: Place burgers on the hot grill over direct heat and close the lid. Let cook 5-6 minutes per side or until they reach 165℉ internal temperature (use a meat thermometer). If using cheese, place on top during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. Remove and let rest 5 minutes.
- Option to Grill Buns: if you want you can butter your burger buns on both sides and then place butter-side down on the grill for approx. 30-60 seconds or until they have nice gill marks. Carefully remove from the grill and serve with burgers. This can be done while burgers are resting for 5 minutes.
- Build Burgers: place a piece of lettuce on top of the bottom bun. Follow with Caesar Dressing, chicken burger, more Caesar Dressing, red onion, lettuce, parmesan cheese, crushed croutons and top bun.
- Serve: Enjoy right away with your favorite side dishes!
Notes
- *Cold Butter: you can use frozen butter OR just a stick of butter from the fridge will grate just fine.
- Gluten-Free: serve on a gluten-free bun and either omit the croutons or use a gluten-free crouton.
- Dairy-Free: use plant-based butter, a dairy-free alternative for the parmesan cheese, and a dairy-free caesar dressing.
- Make ahead: feel free to make the patties the day before. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Freeze: simply make the patties and place a piece of parchment between each one as you stack. Place in a freezer-safe bag, label and place in freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight and then grill according to the instructions above.
- nutritional info calculated includes the burger patty, cheese and a grilled bun - it will be altered depending upon which toppings you choose.
Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 909mg | Potassium: 713mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 457IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 3mg
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