Chicken Burgers

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  1 lbs Ground Chicken

  Usually near ground turkey in the meat section. Check fat % on label.

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  0.3 cup Bread Crumbs, Dry, Plain
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  2 tbsp Basil, Fresh
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  2 Garlic(6g)
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  0.3 cup Parmesan Cheese

  Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.

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  1 tsp Paprika, Ground
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  0.5 tsp ½ teaspoon sea salt
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  0.3 tsp ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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  1 tsp Mustard powder
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  2 tbsp Vegetable oil
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  4 Cheese, Pepper Jack(112g)
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  0.5 cup Mayonnaise, Regular
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  1 tbsp Lemon Juice, Fresh
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  1 Avocado(150g)
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  0.3 tsp 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
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  0.5 lbs JalapeñO Pepper
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  0.3 cup Sugar, Granulated White
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  2 tbsp Vinegar, Apple Cider
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  0.3 cup 1/3 cup water
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  2 tsp Lemon
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  4 Bread, Hamburger Bun, White(172g)
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  4 Butter Lettuce (Boston/Bibb)(32g)
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  1 Tomato(123g)

Instructions

1. 1Make the candied jalapeños: Combine the jalapeños, sugar, vinegar, water, and lemon zest in a small pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cover. Cook 10 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the jalapeños soften. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a jar with the liquid and set aside to cool.
2. 2Prepare the chicken patties: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan, paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, then wet your hands and form 4 equal-sized patties about ¾-inch thick.
3. 3Cook the chicken patties: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook 4–5 minutes until golden brown on the bottom. Flip each patty, top with a slice of pepper jack cheese, and cook 4–5 minutes more until the second side is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. 4Make the avocado spread: Mash the avocado in a small bowl with salt and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
5. 5Make the basil mayo: Whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh basil, lemon juice, garlic, and paprika in a separate small bowl until combined.
6. 6Assemble the burgers: Spread basil mayo on the inside of the top buns and avocado spread on the inside of the bottom buns. Layer the chicken patties cheese-side up, butter lettuce, candied jalapeños, and tomato slices on each burger.
7. 7Divide the 4 assembled burgers into airtight containers while the patties are still warm, storing the candied jalapeños separately to prevent sogginess.