CHICKEN PAELLA BURGERS WITH SPICY PIMENTO MAYO

Chicken Paella Burgers with Spicy Pimento Mayo image

Provided by Brian Boitano

Time 23m

Yield 20 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground chicken
1/2 pound Mexican style chorizo sausage, removed from casing
1/2 pound sea scallops, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
20 mini rolls
10 butter lettuce leaves, torn in 1/2
4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos, finely chopped, juice reserved

Steps:

For the burger:
Combine all the burger ingredients, except the rolls, lettuce and tomatoes in a large bowl and mix well. Form into small patties about 2 inches in diameter and arrange on a platter lined with waxed paper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to grill.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grill grates and put the burgers on the grill to cook for 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter and serve on mini rolls with lettuce, tomato and spicy pimento mayo.
For the mayo:
Combine all the ingredients and the reserved pimento juice into a small bowl. Mix well until blended and serve with the burgers