Chimichurri Chicken Burgers with Cheddar & Sweet Potato Fries

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Chimichurri Chicken Burgers with Cheddar & Sweet Potato Fries

A spoonful of chimichurri seasons the chicken patties, and the rest becomes the fresh topping. Melt cheddar onto the cooked burgers and serve on toasted buns with sweet potato fries.
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30 minutes
Serves
4 servings

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About this recipe.

Skillet chicken burgers with cheddar and a parsley-oregano chimichurri, served with sweet potato fries.

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  • 15 oz frozen sweet potato fries
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (divided)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
  • 1 1/2 lb ground chicken
  • 4 3/4-oz slices cheddar
  • 4 burger buns (toasted)

Use the herb sauce in two places

A little chimichurri flavors the patties from within, while the clean reserved portion stays fresh for topping. Keep those portions separate during preparation.

At the table

Spoon the herb sauce over the melted cheddar just before adding the top bun.

The cooking plan

How to make Chimichurri Chicken Burgers with Cheddar & Sweet Potato Fries.

  1. Bake the sweet potato fries according to their package directions and keep warm.

  2. Mix the parsley, oregano, vinegar, crushed red pepper, 3 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Measure 1 tablespoon of this chimichurri into a separate mixing bowl for the chicken; keep the remaining sauce away from raw meat and utensils.

  3. Add the ground chicken and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to the mixing bowl. Combine and shape into four patties, about 4 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.

  4. Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4–5 minutes per side, adjusting as needed for even browning. Add a slice of cheddar to each, cover briefly to melt, and continue until the center of each burger reaches 165°F.

  5. Serve on toasted buns with the reserved clean chimichurri and the warm fries.

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Skillet chicken burgers with cheddar and a parsley-oregano chimichurri, served with sweet potato fries.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American Fusion
Ingredients Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

  •  
    15 oz frozen sweet potato fries
  •  
    ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
  •  
    ¼ cup finely chopped fresh oregano
  •  
    2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  •  
    ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil divided
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided
  •  
    1 ½ lb ground chicken
  •  
    4 3/4-oz slices cheddar
  •  
    4 burger buns toasted

Instructions
 

  1. Bake the sweet potato fries according to their package directions and keep warm.
  2. Mix the parsley, oregano, vinegar, crushed red pepper, 3 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Measure 1 tablespoon of this chimichurri into a separate mixing bowl for the chicken; keep the remaining sauce away from raw meat and utensils.
  3. Add the ground chicken and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to the mixing bowl. Combine and shape into four patties, about 4 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.
  4. Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4–5 minutes per side, adjusting as needed for even browning. Add a slice of cheddar to each, cover briefly to melt, and continue until the center of each burger reaches 165°F.
  5. Serve on toasted buns with the reserved clean chimichurri and the warm fries.

Notes

Ground chicken needs to reach 165°F in the center; do not judge doneness by color alone.
Reserve the serving sauce before mixing any with raw chicken.

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