Chicken Parmesan Burgers

From the kitchen of Carly

Ground chicken patties get a crispy Parmesan crust, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil marinara on toasted bread. Radicchio leaves add subtle bitterness that cuts through the richness, making these burgers feel lighter than they taste.

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Servings
4
Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 110 1/2-inch-thick slices French bread (4 inches in diameter); 8 slices toasted, 2 slices (crust removed) diced
  • 11/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 14 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided, plus 12 large basil leaves
  • 13/4 cup purchased refrigerated marinara sauce
  • 112 ounces ground chicken (white meat)
  • 12 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 11 tablespoon grated onion
  • 11/4 teaspoon salt
  • 14 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
  • 14 large radicchio leaves

Instructions

  1. Blend diced bread and Parmesan in processor to fine crumbs. Transfer to pie dish; mix in 2 tablespoons minced basil.

  2. Mix marinara and 2 tablespoons basil in small saucepan. Transfer 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce to large bowl. Add chicken, 1/2 tablespoon oil, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle with pepper; blend. Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties; coat with crumbs. Heat sauce over low heat.

  3. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties until bottoms are crusty, 4 minutes. Turn patties over; top with cheese. Cook 3 minutes. Cover; cook until cooked through and cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

  4. Assemble burgers with bread, radicchio, basil leaves, and warm marinara.