Family Foods

Three Cheese and Pepper Chicken Burger

Makes Serves 4. Photo By: Appehtite By appehtite

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (454 g) Maple Leaf Prime Naturally® Minced Chicken
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) Grated Provolone cheese
•  1/4 cup (60 mL) Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Egg yolk
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) Breadcrumbs
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) Minced fresh basil
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 Roasted red pepper, diced
• 12 Cocktail Bocconcini, quartered
• 1/2 pint Cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Olive oil
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• 4 Onion buns, split and lightly toasted
• 4 tbsp (60 mL) Roasted red pepper dip

Directions:

1. Preheat BBQ to medium.
2. Mix together minced chicken, Provolone cheese, Parmesan cheese, roasted red pepper, egg yolk, breadcrumbs, garlic, fresh basil, salt and pepper.
3. Divide into four patties. Lightly grease the grill and cook burgers for 6-8 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
4. Meanwhile, using a small bowl mix the Bocconcini, cherry tomatoes, olive oil and parsley if using. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Spread each bun with the roasted red pepper dip. Place a cooked burger on top followed by a generous amount of the red pepper, Bocconcini, tomato mixture. Sprinkle with additional chopped basil and serve topped with the other half of the bun.