Chicken Caesar burger recipe

Chicken Caesar burger

This chicken Caesar salad-inspired burger gets its swagger from a creamy, Parmesan-laced mayonnaise. Rather than fiddling around with mince, we simply pound chicken breasts to resemble burger patties, and then pan-fry. Anchovies can be divisive so if you’re not a fan, skip this ingredient.

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  • Serves 4
  • 22 mins to prepare and 8 mins to cook
  • 647 calories / serving

    Ingredients

    • 4 chicken breasts
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 lemon, zested
    • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
    • 1 romaine lettuce, leaves torn
    • 4 ciabatta rolls
    • 30g Parmesan, grated into thin shavings

    For the Caesar mayonnaise

    • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 garlic clove, very finely chopped
    • 4 anchovy fillets, very finely chopped
    • 50g Parmesan, finely grated

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    Each serving contains

    Energy
    2720kJ 647.0kcal
    32%
    Fat
    28g
    high40%
    Saturates
    7g
    high37%
    Salt
    1.8g
    medium30%
    Sugars
    4g
    low4%

    of the Reference intake

    Carbohydrate 48.7gProtein 53.2gFibre 3.7g

    Method

    1. Put the chicken breasts between two pieces of clingfilm or baking paper. Flatten by bashing with a rolling pin until 1.5cm thick. Marinate the chicken in 2 tbsp olive oil, the lemon zest, garlic and some seasoning.
    2. Heat a griddle pan or a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-8 mins, turning halfway through, or until cooked through with no pink meat showing.
    3. Meanwhile, mix the Caesar mayonnaise ingredients together in a bowl.
    4. Slice the ciabatta rolls in half and toast in a toaster or under a grill. Spread each side of the ciabatta with the Caesar mayonnaise, top with the grilled chicken, romaine lettuce and Parmesan shavings.
    • Tip: Try not to break the chicken up when flattening, spend most time bashing the thicker end.
    • Tip: You could cook the chicken breasts on a hot barbecue if dining outdoors. For best results, cook the chicken breasts in the oven, then place on the barbecue for 1-2 mins to char and pick up that delicious smoky flavour.

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