Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Coaxing My Father into My Ideas...

I am currently staying at my parents home for about 3 weeks.  I have made it my project to convince my dad to try new health alternatives and trends...

Sunday Night
Before dinner...
Me: Dad what do you want on you chicken burger?
Dad: I dont eat chicken burgers...
After dinner....
Dad: So what exactly did you put in those chicken burgers...they are way better than your mom's...I mean turkey burgers....lol

Not Your Average Burgers
Chicken burgers “Because I was never a fan of turkey burgers”

1 pound Chicken burger

Half of Onion diced

One stalk Green onions

Tablespoon Garlic or 3 large cloves

Teaspoon of Dill

Fresh ground pepper

Olive oil

salt


1. Saute both onions with a teaspoon of olive oil salt and pepper to taste. Once it has caramelized.

2. Add to ground chicken with garlic, dill, salt, pepper

3. Take two spoon fulls of the mixture and create a ball. Press ball with palm to create patty. Smooth out edges and repeat 3 more times until you 4 beauiful patties!

4. Put in freezer on a flat platter for 15 minutes

5. Put on grill pan on medium high for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear

Variations: Also can be served bunless on leaf of lettuce

Chicken cobb burger

100 calorie thin buns

Slice of avocado (mayo substitute)

Turkey bacon

Red onion slice

Blue cheese


Chicken Souvlaki burger

Half of pita

Lettuce

Yogurt sauce (combine tablespoon of each minced garlic, lemon juice, diced cucumbers and red onions, olive oil; teaspoon of salt, pepper, dill, greek seasoning *if you have* ; two tablespoons of feta cheese)

Build your burger!

Your Personal Foodie,

Digital Chef

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