Pesto Chicken Burgers

A super easy and flavorful burger with only a few ingredients!

Course Dinner, lunch

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 317kcal

Author Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground chicken 95 percent lean
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup Pesto plus 2 tablespoons for sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup bread crumbs Optional. If your chicken is to moist, add crumbs

Instructions

Heat grill or cast iron skillet to medium high heat. You want this to be hot so you can get a good sear on your burger.
Combine ground chicken, pesto, salt and pepper.
Form 4 patties. NOTE: Spray your hands with non-stick spray to make it easier.
Pour 2 teaspoons olive oil into hot skillet/grill pan. And let heat up for about 1-2 minute or until it just starts to smoke.
Place burgers into skillet. Wait 3-4 minutes until flipping. Cook an additional 4-5 minutes on other side. Burgers are done when internal temp reaches 165 degrees.

Pesto Yogurt Sauce

1/3 cup plain greek yogurt.
2 tablespoons pesto.
1/4 teaspoon salt.
Combine all ingredients. Use as condiment for burgers.

Notes

Nutritional information is based on a 6 ounce burger plus 2 tablespoons yogurt pesto sauce. It does not include the bun. A low cal bun, like Bread Thins are great with these!

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