Burly-Man-Size Chicken-Cheddar Barbecued Burgers

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Rachael Ray"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 4 huge burgers

ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise (plain yogurt, or prepared ranch-style dressing)
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 lime, juice of
• 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 small red cabbage, halved, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
• 6 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 lbs ground chicken
• 1⁄2 cup prepared barbecue sauce
• 1⁄3 lb sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• extra virgin olive oil
• 4 kaiser rolls, split

directions

1. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce, lime juice, parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper; add in the sliced cabbage, red bell peppers, and half the scallions; stir to coat and set aside.
2. In another bowl, combine the ground chicken, barbecue sauce, cheddar dice, reserved scallions, salt, and pepper; mix well.
3. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions; form each portion into a 1-inch thick patty.
4. Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; drizzle olive oil over the patties and place them in the hot skillet.
5. Cook 5-6 minutes per side, or until firm and cooked through.
6. While the burgers are cooking, toast the kaiser rolls; transfer burgers to the bottoms of the toasted rolls; pile some spicy coleslaw on top, then replace roll tops.