Lemon-Basil Chicken Burgers

"I came up with this recipe when I was trying to be cheap and healthy, and only use things I already had in my kitchen. Saffron isn't cheap, and I added it for flavor, but since it's expensive you can leave it out."
 
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Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
12
Yields:
2-4 1/4 to 1/2 lb burgers
Serves:
2-4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Warm lemon juice. Add saffron threads. Let set aside to sit for at least 10 minutes until bright yellow.
  • Empty ground chicken into a mixing bowl. Add egg white, crushed garlic, black pepper, sea salt, and dried basil. Add the lemon juice/saffron mixture. Mix until well blended.
  • Separate the meat mixture into patties of desired size.
  • Add a small amount of olive oil to a pan or skillet and grill the ground chicken patties until cooked all the way through (you may want to use a meat thermometer).
  • Serve on toasted whole grain hamburger buns with fresh basil as a topping, along with any other hamburger toppings you desire.

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