Chicken Cordon Bleu Burger

By Ellie

4 Person

35 Minutes

350 Calories

The classic flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu—ham, Swiss cheese and thyme—inspired this easy chicken burger. We like using regular ground chicken, which is a blend of thigh and drumstick meat, to help keep this burger juicy, but feel free to use 100% ground chicken breast if you'd like a leaner burger. You'll cut 20 calories and 1 gram saturated fat. Serve with roasted broccoli.

Ingredients

12 large leaves spinach, tough stems removed
8 small slices pumpernickel bread or 4 large slices, cut in half, toasted
4 slices Swiss cheese
¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper
¼ tsp. salt
⅓ cup finely diced ham
1 pound ground chicken
1½ tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme, divided
5 tbsp. finely chopped shallot, divided
¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise

Method

01

Preheat grill to medium-high (or see Stovetop Variation).
02

Combine mayonnaise, mustard, 1 tablespoon shallot and ½ teaspoon thyme in a small bowl. Set aside.
03

Place the remaining 4 tablespoons shallot, remaining 1 teaspoon thyme, chicken, ham, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Gently combine without overmixing. Form into 4 patties, about ¾ inch thick.
04

Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the burgers, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Top each burger with cheese and cook until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
05

Assemble the burgers on toasted bread with the herb mayonnaise and spinach.
06

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare herb mayonnaise (Step 2) and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
07

Stovetop Variation: Coat a nonstick pan, preferably cast-iron (or a grill pan), with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add burgers, reduce heat to medium and cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer registers 155°F (for pork and bison) or 165℉ (for beef or chicken), 4 to 5 minutes per side.
08

Tip: To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Burger

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01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 350 Kcal
Prep Time 15 Mins
Cook Time 20 Mins
Total Time 35 Mins

02 Ingredients

12 large leaves spinach, tough stems removed

8 small slices pumpernickel bread or 4 large slices, cut in half, toasted

4 slices Swiss cheese

¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper

¼ tsp. salt

⅓ cup finely diced ham

1 pound ground chicken

1½ tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme, divided

5 tbsp. finely chopped shallot, divided

¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise

03 Method

Step 1

Preheat grill to medium-high (or see Stovetop Variation).

Step 2

Combine mayonnaise, mustard, 1 tablespoon shallot and ½ teaspoon thyme in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

Place the remaining 4 tablespoons shallot, remaining 1 teaspoon thyme, chicken, ham, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Gently combine without overmixing. Form into 4 patties, about ¾ inch thick.

Step 4

Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the burgers, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Top each burger with cheese and cook until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 5

Assemble the burgers on toasted bread with the herb mayonnaise and spinach.

Step 6

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare herb mayonnaise (Step 2) and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Step 7

Stovetop Variation: Coat a nonstick pan, preferably cast-iron (or a grill pan), with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add burgers, reduce heat to medium and cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer registers 155°F (for pork and bison) or 165℉ (for beef or chicken), 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Step 8

Tip: To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

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