Chicken Parmesan Burger Stacks

Name: Chicken Parmesan Burger Stacks
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 3 tbsp Butter; 12 oz Chicken Thigh; 0.25 tsp Dried Oregano; 2 tsp Fresh Parsley; 2 cloves Garlic; 0.5 tsp Granulated Garlic; 4 tsp Grated Parmesan Cheese; 4 whole Hamburger Bun; 0.25 cup Marinara Sauce; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Panko; 1.25 tsp Salt; 4 oz Shredded Vegan Mozzarella Cheese

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹American

Chicken Parmesan Burger Stacks bring the comfort of classic chicken parm to a juicy handheld. Tender chicken patties mixed with mozzarella are lightly breaded and pan-fried, then tucked into garlicky toasted buns with plenty of warm marinara and a sprinkle of Parmigiano-Reggiano. It’s a crowd-pleasing choice for game day, weekend dinners, or anytime you crave a saucy, cheesy burger twist.

Prep30 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyMedium

1

Combine chicken, 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, oregano, 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs, olive oil, and 1/4 cup marinara sauce in a food processor. Pulse on and off until the mixture is finely ground, forms a ball, and begins spinning around in the processor. For best results, pause to scrape down the sides of the bowl as you go.
2

Stop the food processor and transfer the chicken mixture to a bowl; cover and chill for about 30 minutes. You can proceed without chilling, but shaping patties is much easier when the mixture is cold. With wet hands, shape the mixture into 4 equal patties. Wrap each patty in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled or until you are ready to cook.
3

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with foil.
4

Stir soft butter, crushed garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt together in a small bowl. Place the burger buns on the prepared sheet pan and spread them with the garlic butter. Dust the tops with about 1 teaspoon grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, if desired.
5

Toast in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
6

Press the patties to match the size of the buns. Coat each patty with panko breadcrumbs, pressing them into both sides, about 1 tablespoon per patty.
7

Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the patties and cook until a golden brown crust forms, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 minute, then spoon a little hot marinara sauce onto each. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese over each burger, cover the pan, and cook until the chicken reaches 150 degrees F (66 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer, 2 to 3 minutes more. Let rest, covered, for 3 minutes before assembling.
8

Spoon some hot marinara sauce onto the bottom of each bun, top with the chicken Parm burgers, add a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and place the other half of the bun on top. Serve immediately.