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Chicken pesto burger with grilled chicken and melted mozzarella

Chicken Pesto Burger

The Chicken Pesto Burger is the perfect meeting of Italian cuisine and American street food. The silky balance of basil pesto and melting mozzarella creates a symphony of flavors, while the grilled chicken breast and grated Parmesan enrich the dish with deep, umami notes. If you love Italian flavors and unique burgers, you should definitely try this recipe!

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 15 min
Total 35 min
800 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 500 g Chicken breast fillets
⭕ 4 Burger buns (brioche or butter)
⭕ 6 tbsp Pesto sauce
⭕ 100 g Mozzarella cheese
⭕ 50 g Grated Parmesan cheese
⭕ 4 leaf Lettuce (Romaine or Iceberg)
⭕ 1 db Tomato
⭕ 1 db Red onion
⭕ 4 tbsp Mayonnaise
⭕ 1 tsp Garlic powder
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 1 tsp Black pepper
⭕ 2 tbsp Olive oil

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then coat the chicken cutlets in the mixture. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.

    2

    Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Cook the chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes per side, until they have nice grill marks and are cooked through.

    3

    During the last minute of cooking, spread pesto on the chicken cutlets, then top with sliced mozzarella. Cover the pan or grill to allow the cheese to melt.

    4

    Meanwhile, halve the burger buns and toast them in a dry pan or lightly brushed with olive oil until golden brown on the inside.

    5

    Prepare the vegetables: slice the tomato and red onion into thin rings.

    6

    Spread a little mayonnaise on the inside of the toasted buns.

    7

    Assemble the burger: on the bottom bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the pesto-mozzarella chicken, tomato, and red onion. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan, then top with the other half of the bun.

    8

    Serve immediately, preferably with french fries or a fresh salad. Tip: For an extra flavor boost, add a little balsamic glaze to the tomato slices!