If you love a good hamburger, then learn how to create a twist on a regular standard. Chef Michael Giletto shows you a great recipe for Chicken Burgers.
INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp onion powder or 1/4 to 1/2 cup diced onion
1 cup bread crumbs
4-6 tbsp chicken broth or water
pepper to taste
hamburger buns
choice of burger toppings
TOOLS:
large bowl
non-stick frying pan
non-stick spray
REMEMBER THAT IT’S IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS COOK UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION. SOMETIMES WE USE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE HARMFUL, LIKE A KNIFE, SO DON’T EVER ATTEMPT TO DO THESE RECIPES ALONE.
- Trim all visible fat from the chicken.
- Cut the chicken into one to two inch pieces.
- Coarsely chop the chicken by hand or in a food processor.
- Put the chicken into a large bowl and add the spices, breadcrumbs and liquid.
- Use your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients. The mixture should hold together well but not be sticky.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Divide the mixture into 10 to 12 equal portions.
- Form each portion into a ball. Flatten each ball-shape into patty 3/8 to a 1/2 –inch thick.
- Heat a non-stick sprayed frying pan over medium-low heat until a drop of water sizzles and jumps in the pan.
- Cook each patty 4 to 6 minutes per side, until there is no pink color in the center and the patties are slightly browned.
- Add more non-stick spray as needed.
- Assemble burgers by spreading condiments and toppings on the buns as desired.
