Cheesy Chicken Burger W/ Corn & Carrot Relish

KmartKlutz's Note:

Outstanding burger with an excellent Relish!!! Found this gem in “Muscle & Fitness” Magazine (Aug ‘05). Hope you enjoy it!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

Cheesy Chicken Burgers

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 lb ground chicken, fresh
• 2 tablespoons yogurt (Fat Free works well) or 2 tablespoons sour cream (Fat Free works well)
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (Low-fat works well)
• salt
• pepper

Relish

• 7 ounces corn, drained
• 1 carrot, peeled and grated
• 1/2 green chili pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions:

1. Spray a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat; add Onion and Garlic and sauté 3-5 minutes; add Bell Pepper and sauté 3-5 minutes more.
2. Transfer vegetable mixture to a large bowl; add Chicken, Yogurt, Breadcrumbs, Thyme and Cheese and season with Salt and Pepper to taste; cover and chill for 30 minutes.
3. Place all Relish ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until all the sugar has dissolved; cover and cook two minutes, then remove lid and cook one minute more or until relish has thickened. Relish makes about 10 servings.
4. Spray barbeque grill with nonstick spray and preheat to medium high.
5. Form meat mixture into six patties; place patties on grill and cook 8-10 minutes per side or until browned and cooked thorough.
6. Serve burgers on buns with Corn & Carrot Relish on top and leafy lettuce under burger.

Reviews

[Nanners]

Outstanding - I really wish I could give it 10 stars. It's tasty, healthy and filling. Plus, the burgers stayed together very well. We topped ours with both the relish and some salsa. I added a pinch of cayenne pepper to the relish, too 'cuz we like it hot!! Served them on toasted buns.Thanks!

[najwa]

Delicious burgers! I skipped the relish because hubby doesn't care for toppings other than tomatoes and lettuce. Thanks!

[AmandaInOz]

I substituted the fresh thyme for fresh coriander (cilantro) since I had it on hand, and I added some chopped mango. Wow! What a fantastic, healthier alternative to a hamburger. Can't wait to try it with other combinations of veggies and herbs. Thanks!