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Chimichurri Chicken Burgers

CategoryBurgers

Total Time30 min

DifficultyAdvanced

Yields4 servings

CuisineAmerican

Chimichurri Chicken Burgers

Recipe Ingredients

First of all, check if you have all the necessary ingredients for this recipe. Pay attention to the quantities!
  • Chimichurri Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup Italian parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Chicken Burgers:
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise

Recipe Instructions

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  1. To make chimichurri, chop herbs with a sharp knife until fine; add sliced garlic to the mixture. Continue chopping until mixture is very fine; transfer to a bowl. Stir in the 1/4 cup olive oil, white wine vinegar, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Wrap and refrigerate until needed.

  2. To make burgers, place chicken thighs in the freezer until firm and half-frozen, about 30 minutes.

  3. Place thighs on a cutting board, and using a large sharp knife or heavy cleaver, chop until it resembles coarsely ground meat. (Alternatively, place chicken in a food processor; pulse on and off, scraping sides often, until texture resembles coarsely ground meat.)

  4. Transfer chicken to a bowl, add the 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 cup chimichurri sauce. Use a fork to mix thoroughly.

  5. Using damp hands, form chicken mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, about 1/2-inch thick. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

  6. Stir together mayonnaise and remaining chimichurri sauce to make spread for buns; refrigerate until needed.

  7. Remove burgers from the fridge; sprinkle both sides with breadcrumbs.

  8. Add olive oil to a large non-stick skillet and set over medium high heat. When hot, but before oil starts smoking, add burgers, and cook about 5 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through. An instant read thermometer inserted near the center should read 145 to 150 degrees F (63 to 65 degrees C).

  9. Let burgers rest for a minute or two. Serve on buns spread with chimichurri mayo and the fixings of your choice.

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