Open-Face Chicken Burgers with Basil Mayonnaise |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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For tender burgers, gently combine and shape the chicken mixture. Ingredients:
olive oil (for brushing) |
1 cup mayonnaise |
1 1/4 cups chopped fresh basil plus 8 large leaves, divided |
3 tablespoons chopped drained cornichons or dill pickle plus 1 1/2 tablespoons brine from jar |
2 green onions, finely chopped |
1 1/4 pounds ground chicken |
4 1/2-inch-thick slices country white bread |
4 1/3-inch-thick slices from large red or orange heirloom tomato |
Directions:
1. Brush grill with oil; prepare barbecue (medium heat). Mix mayonnaise, 1 cup chopped basil, cornichons, brine, and onions in small bowl. Season basil mayonnaise with salt and pepper.
2. Mix chicken and 1/2 cup basil mayonnaise in large bowl. Using wet hands, shape chicken mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush bread with oil.
3. Grill bread until crisp and golden, about 1 minute per side. Transfer bread to plates. Grill burgers until firm to touch and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
4. Spread bread slices thickly with basil mayonnaise. Top each bread slice with tomato, 2 basil leaves, burger, and dollop of basil mayonnaise. Garnish with remaining chopped basil.
5. One serving contains the following: 730.73 Calories (kcal), 73.0% Calories from Fat, 59.25 (g) Fat, 9.47 (g) Saturated Fat, 113.75 (mg) Cholesterol, 22.47 (g) Nutritional analysis provided by Other
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