Chicken caesar burgers

Name: Chicken caesar burgers
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Ingredients: 4 x 200g chicken thighs; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest; ⅓ cup mayonnaise; 4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped; ¼ cup lemon juice; 4 burger buns, split and toasted; 1 cup finely grated parmesan, plus extra to serve; 1 small cos lettuce, leaves separated

Jessica Brook

March 10, 2023

Chicken caesar burger sandwiched by a crispy, lacy, cheesy lid.James Moffatt

easyTime:< 30 minsMakes:4

When one of the world's great salads meets a chicken burger, sparks fly. Skip the anchovy if you're not a fan, but it adds an undeniable flavour hit.

Ingredients

4 x 200g chicken thighs
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
⅓ cup mayonnaise
4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
¼ cup lemon juice
4 burger buns, split and toasted
1 cup finely grated parmesan, plus extra to serve
1 small cos lettuce, leaves separated

Method

Step 1
Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the oil, garlic and lemon zest. Season with salt and plenty of cracked pepper and set aside.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, anchovy and lemon juice. Season and set aside.
Step 3
Sprinkle half the parmesan into a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Season with pepper, then add 2 burger bun tops, cut side down. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Repeat with remaining cheese and bun tops and set aside.
Step 4
Wipe out the pan, add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden.
Step 5
Spread the remaining 4 bun halves with anchovy mayonnaise, top with lettuce, chicken and extra cheese, then sandwich with the cheesy bun lids.