Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb ground chicken (or turkey)
  • 1 clove garlic (finely chopped (or more to taste))
  • 1/3 cup panko crumbs
  • 1 egg (lightly beaten)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne
  • Olive oil
  • 4 seeded buns
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic (finely chopped)
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

  • Place the chicken, garlic, panko crumbs, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper and cayenne in a large bowl. Combine thoroughly and form into four 4-inch diameter patties. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • While the burgers chill, make the blue cheese spread. Combine the blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to serve.
  • Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium heat. Oil the grates and brush the chicken burgers lightly with oil as well. Place the burgers on the grill and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, 4 to 4-1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil and allow to rest while you fry the tomatoes.
  • Season both sides of the tomato slices with salt and pepper and coat lightly with flour. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the butter and swirl to combine. Add the tomatoes and fry until they form a golden crust, about 1-1/2 minutes per side.
  • To serve, place one burger on each bun, top with a fried tomato slice and a dollop of blue cheese spread.