Mediterranean Herb Chicken Smash Burger

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place ingredients for the chicken mince in a food processor and process until mixed and minced together.  Depending on the size of your processor, you may need to do this in batches.

2. Add minced chicken to a bowl, along with the spices and sundried tomatoes, and mix together thoroughly.  Use an ice cream scoop to evenly divide the meat.

3. Place a carbon steel or cast-iron pan/griddle on medium high heat.  Once hot, spray with avocado oil.

4. Add a scoop of the meat to the pan.  Place a piece of parchment paper directly on top of the chicken, then smash it down using the back of a heavy skillet, cup or flat surface.

5. Let it cook for about 2 – 3 minutes or until sear marks appear, then flip it over using a spatula to cook/sear for an additional 2 – 3 minutes, or until cooked through.  Note: if you plan to have cheese, add it once you flip the burger.  It is VERY important not to overcook these as they will be VERY dry due to the leanness of chicken.

   Build your burger!  Toast the buns in the oven, then add some olive oil mayo, the smash burger(s), feta, arugula, tomato, red onion.  I also like to sprinkle herbs like zaatar on top of the patties before I place the top on the bun.  Note: cheese is not accounted for in the macronutrient breakdown.

6. For a lighter version, swap buns with iceberg or green lettuce leaves.