GREEN HERBED LEMON CHICKEN BURGERS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Green Herbed Lemon Chicken Burgers with Goat Cheese image

Provided by Stuart O'Keeffe

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup minced red onion
1 pound ground chicken
1 cup minced fresh basil
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 brioche burger buns or hamburger buns
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
Arugula, for serving
Heirloom tomato slices, for serving

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the onions until softened, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool. Wipe out the skillet and reserve.
Combine the chicken, basil, parsley, oregano, ricotta, garlic, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the cooled onions in a large bowl. Mix well with your hands. Splash your hands with some cold water and mold the chicken mixture into 4 patties.
Combine the mayonnaise and lemon juice in a small bowl.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the reserved skillet and cook the patties until they're cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes on each side (see Cook's Note).
Meanwhile, toast the buns in a toaster or on a dry pan and set aside.
Spread the lemon mayo on each side of the buns. Place the bottom of the bun on a plate, top with the arugula, tomato, one patty, goat cheese and finally the top of the bun. Repeat with the remaining patties.