Bruschetta Chicken Burgers
Quick, flavorful, and easy to make, these bruschetta chicken burgers are perfect for a weeknight dinner or for hosting friends al fresco!
Ingredients
Burgers
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 large egg scrambled
- ¼ cup italian breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 provolone cheese slices for serving
- 4 hamburger buns for serving
- 4 balsamic glaze for serving (optional)
Bruschetta
- 5 roma tomatoes chopped
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup fresh basil sliced into ribbons
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Shape the mixture into 4 patties and place them in a single layer on the air fryer rack or basket.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F, then cook the chicken patties for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While the patties cook, prepare the bruschetta topping by combining all the bruschetta ingredients in a bowl and stirring well. Set aside.
- During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of provolone on each patty and close the air fryer to melt the cheese.
- Serve the patties on buns, topped with a generous scoop of bruschetta, and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
Notes
- Store cooked patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, keeping the buns, bruschetta topping, and glaze separate until ready to assemble.
- Reheat patties in the air fryer at 350°F until warmed through, or freeze uncooked patties for up to 2 months with parchment between them.
- For a lighter option, skip the bun and serve the burgers in crisp lettuce cups with the bruschetta topping and balsamic glaze.
- Grill directions: Heat your grill to medium. Cook the patties for about 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until they reach 165°F. Add the cheese during the last minute so it melts.
- Oven directions: Heat your oven to 400°F. Place the patties on a lined baking sheet and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until they reach 165°F. Add the cheese in the last minute or two.
Nutrition
Calories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 32gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 1703mgPotassium: 913mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 970IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 253mgIron: 4mg
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