Chicken Parmesan Burgers

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by The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

  • 4
  • 35 mins
  • 35 mins

Ingredients

  • 10 1/2-inch-thick slices French bread (4 inches in diameter); 8 slices toasted, 2 slices (crust removed) diced
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided, plus 12 large basil leaves
  • 3/4 cup purchased refrigerated marinara sauce
  • 12 ounces ground chicken (white meat)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
  • 4 large radicchio leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

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

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.

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.

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

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