These Chicken Parm Burgers offer a delicious twist on a classic, featuring seasoned ground chicken patties coated in panko and parmesan, pan-fried, then topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella, all served on a toasted bun.
1. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground chicken, 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 2 tsp tomato paste, 1 egg, 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mix until everything is combined, preferably with your hands.
2. In another bowl, combine 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, and 1 tsp Italian seasoning. Mix together.
3. Form the ground chicken mixture into equal-sized burgers (4 total). Then, dip the burgers into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
4. Let the burgers sit in the fridge for an hour to firm up and prevent them from falling apart during cooking.
5. In a non-stick pan on medium heat, add oil (e.g., olive oil) and cook burgers for 5-6 minutes on each side.
6. Place the cooked burgers on a sheet pan and top with tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. On the other side of the pan, place your hamburger buns and lightly butter them so they can get nice and toasty in the oven.
7. Broil on high for 10 minutes. Take the buns out of the oven after 5 minutes.
8. Add some pesto to your buns (optional) and top burgers with fresh basil, if desired, before serving.
