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A chicken burger with arugula and cheese on a white plate.
Lisa Keys

Smash Burger Recipe

5 from 2 votes
These smash burgers just might remind you of your favorite chicken parmesan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 6 burgers
Course: dinner, lunch, main, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken thighs, ground boneless, skinless
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil for frying
  • 4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
  • 4 soft Italian rolls split and toasted
  • 4 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise optional
  • arugula

Equipment

  • 1 flat top griddle or well-seasoned skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, using a fork, combine chicken, panko, parmesan cheese, kosher salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper until well mixed.
  2. Divide and shape chicken mixture into 3-ounce balls for a single patty burger or 2- ounces for a double patty.
  3. Heat a large well-seasoned flat top griddle or heavy skillet over high until it just begins to smoke. Brush the pan with a light coating of olive oil.
  4. Add burger balls to the hot pan, spacing to allow the smash, and immediately press down on them with a heavy spatula or burger press.
  5. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until edges appear crispy. Flip patties, immediately top with cheese and cook until browned and crusty on the second sides, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  6. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil. Repeat with the remaining burger balls.
  7. To assemble burgers, spread pesto on toasted sides of buns. Place a layer of arugula on bottom bun. Add burger and cover with top bun.

Notes

Lightly grease with a high smoke point oil if you don’t have an olive oil recommended for frying.
To enjoy a piping hot burger its best to prepare and have ready your toasted rolls and toppings before cooking the burgers.
For quicker melting, use very thinly sliced or shredded cheese on the burger.
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