LEMON HERB CHICKEN BURGERS WITH THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

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There's really no other word for these burgers except: YUM. The flavoring and the satisfaction of a meal you can wrap your hands around is unmatched.

Provided by Alejandro Junger, M.D.

Categories     Sandwich     Chicken     Kid-Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Cashew     Spring     Summer     Pan-Fry     Sandwich Theory     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound pasture-raised, skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into large chunks (or you can use ground pasture-raised chicken or turkey)
1 medium onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Sea salt to taste
2 tablespoons coconut oil
4 gluten-free buns, such as Sami's Bakery buns
1 handful mâche lettuce, baby spinach, or arugula
For the Thousand Island Dressing:
1 1/2 cups (about 4) quartered plum tomatoes
1/2 cup raw macadamia nuts or cashews
2 garlic cloves
1/8 cup lemon juice
1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 dill pickles, minced
For the Garnish:
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large red onion, sliced into thin rounds

Steps:

  • First, make the dressing. In a blender, purée the tomatoes, nuts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt for 45 seconds, until the mixture is thick and creamy. Transfer the contents to a small bowl and stir in the minced pickles. Set it aside. (Any extra dressing can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.)
  • To prepare to garnish, heat the coconut oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions until they are slightly caramelized, then set them aside.
  • For the burgers, in a food processor purée the chicken, onion, and garlic until everything is well combined. Transfer it to a large bowl and add the parsley, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Blend the mixture well with your hands, then form it into four equal-size burgers.
  • In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, melt the coconut oil, then add the burgers. Allow them to brown on one side for several minutes before flipping them and browning the other side. If you are not serving these right away, you can transfer them to a heated oven at this point to keep them warm.
  • When the burgers are ready, serve them on buns topped with the fresh greens and sautéed red onion, and with a side of Thousand Island Dressing.

Mackenzie Trevino
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I thought these chicken burgers were just okay. The chicken was a little dry and the lemon herb flavor was a bit too strong for my taste. The thousand island dressing was good, but it didn't really help to improve the burger.


Sanaulla Khan
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I made these chicken burgers for a cookout and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the lemon herb flavor. It was a nice change from the usual plain chicken burgers.


Kezan Williams
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These chicken burgers were a bit dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. The lemon herb flavor was nice, but I would have liked a little more of it. The thousand island dressing was good, but it didn't really add much to the burger.


Rae Ray
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I wasn't sure how these chicken burgers would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were really delicious. The lemon herb flavor was perfect and the thousand island dressing was a great addition. I'll definitely be making these again.


Stoican Andrei
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These chicken burgers were amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon herb flavor was perfect. The thousand island dressing was also really good. I will definitely be making these again.


Waqas Niazi
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I thought these chicken burgers were just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the lemon herb flavor was a bit too strong for my taste. The thousand island dressing was good, but it didn't really help to improve the burger.


Aalyan Asad
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I loved these chicken burgers! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon herb flavor was perfect. The thousand island dressing was also really good. I will definitely be making these again.


Jhonatan Silva
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These chicken burgers were a bit of a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the lemon herb flavor was barely noticeable. The thousand island dressing was good, but it couldn't save the burger.


Md Mominul Islam Jibon
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I've made these chicken burgers several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I especially love the lemon herb flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nonyameko Pikoli
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These chicken burgers are so good! I love the combination of lemon, herbs, and chicken. The thousand island dressing is also a nice touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Nicky Taylor
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I thought these chicken burgers were just okay. The chicken was a little dry and the lemon herb flavor was a bit too strong for my taste. The thousand island dressing was good, but it didn't really help to improve the burger.


Sandilelikhona Thusi
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I made these chicken burgers for a cookout and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the lemon herb flavor. It was a nice change from the usual plain chicken burgers.


Mukhtar Ali
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These chicken burgers were a bit dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. The lemon herb flavor was nice, but I would have liked a little more of it. The thousand island dressing was good, but it didn't really add much to the burger.


Anwar Fareed
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I wasn't sure how these chicken burgers would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were really delicious. The lemon herb flavor was perfect and the thousand island dressing was a great addition. I'll definitely be making these again.


Thembi Lindokuhle
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I love this recipe! The chicken burgers are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I especially love the lemon herb flavor. I've made these burgers several times now and they're always a hit.


Pervez Arain
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These lemon herb chicken burgers were a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the thousand island dressing added a nice tangy touch. I will definitely be making these again.