I have a habit of always reading recipes and many times jotting down quickly (on note paper or notes on my phone) the key ingredients especially when on a plane, in a waiting room or anywhere I find a magazine or interesting article. This recipe is exactly one of those that I had in my files for a long time. Last night, I decided to try them and I must tell you they are delicious. A great change from a beef burger and with the addition of bacon and apples, a recipe I will repeat again. I served them on a toasted brioche bun with a dollop of mayonnaise and crisp lettuce.
Chicken Burgers with Bacon and Apples
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup tart apple, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup Panko crumbs
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
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In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp over medium heat – drain on paper towels, set aside. Drain the skillet and keep only 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet. Add the onion and garlic and cook over medium heat for approximately 3 minutes until soft, stirring frequently; season with salt and pepper and add the apple juice and cook until almost all of the juice has evaporated. Remove from the heat and add the bacon, apples, parsley and sage into the onion mixture. Stir well – let cool. In a large mixing bowl add the chicken and panko crumbs – stir in the cooled bacon mixture. Divide mixture into four patties. Grill over medium heat 14 to 18 minutes or until 165 degrees. Serve on toasted buns and top with your favorite condiments