Jo’s Basil Chicken Burger

Pairs well with:

Chardonnay

Reach for our Chardonnay when you’re in the mood for a rich and creamy wine that delights with the fruity flair of pear, apple, and peach.

Ingredients

olive oil, about 1/4 cup, divided
2 lb ground chicken
4 cloves minced garlic
2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs. honey
3 Tbs. finely chopped basil + 12 whole basil leaves
1 tsp. salt plus additional for topping
1 tsp. black pepper plus additional for topping
12 slices Mozzarella cheese
12 slices 1/2 inch thick, Italian bread
2 large slicing tomatoes, cut into 3 slices each

 

Instructions

Lightly coat grill with thin layer of olive oil. Preheat grill to Medium heat.

In a large mixing bowl, mix ground chicken, garlic, balsamic vinegar, honey, chopped basil, 1 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp pepper. Shape into 6 burger patties.

Cook burgers on grill for approximately 5-6 minutes on each side. After the burgers are done, take them off the grill flipping them and placing 2 slices of mozzarella cheese on each patty. Place Italian bread slices on grill for approximately 1 minute on each side to lightly toast. Place each patty on 1 slice of bread. Top each with 2 basil leaves and 1 tomato slice. Drizzle each with olive oil then top with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Top with remaining slices of Italian bread.
Enjoy!