Chicken Popeye Sliders

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil1
• 2 slices mozzarella cheese
• 12 slider buns, split
• 4 tablespoons jarred pesto2 medium roasted red bell peppers, cut into strips

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 20mins
Adapted from relish.com

Preparation

Step 1

Mix chicken and next 8 ingredients (chicken through black pepper). Form into 12 patties about ½-inch thick. Refrigerate until ready to grill.

Prepare grill.

Brush patties on both sides with oil, and then grill 8 to 10 minutes, until fully cooked (165F), turning once. Place cheese slice on each patty to melt during the last minute, and toast buns, cut side down, over direct heat.

Build each slider on a bun with a thin layer of pesto, a bell pepper strip and a patty. Serve immediately.