Chicken Parmesan Burgers

One night I was craving chicken parmesan and I also really wanted a burger. These were the perfect combination served with air fried zoodles on the side.

Ingredients:

Burgers-

2 pounds lean ground chicken

1 cup Italian bread crumbs

1/2 cup Italian blend cheese

1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1/4 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto or pesto

buns

sliced provolone cheese

pizza sauce

Serve with a side of pasta or zoodles

Zoodles-

2 zucchinis spiralized

1 tablespoon Italian blend seasoning

1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Directions:

Burgers-

1. In a large bowl mix together ground chicken, bread crumbs, cheese, basil, garlic powder, and pesto.
2. Form 8 patties and gently press down.
3. Tip: If you freeze chicken burgers for 15-30 minutes prior to grilling they hold their form better for flipping on the grill.
4. Grill on medium heat for approximately 5 minutes per side.
5. Top with sliced cheese and allow cheese to melt for 1 minute.
6. Serve on a bun topped with pizza sauce or pesto.

Zoodles-

1. Spiralize zoodles and spread out on a baking sheet.
2. Spray with olive oil spray.
3. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and shredded cheese.
4. Air fry at 400 degrees for 5-8 minutes.
5. Top with pesto or marinara sauce if desired.