Recipes

I always rely on chicken breast when I am making dinner in a hurry. It's easily marinated, or simply seasoned with salt and pepper, baked, sauteed, grilled, broiled, or fried. I decided to take a recognizable recipe, Chicken Parmesan, and turn it into a week-night meal by using ground chicken and forming it into chicken burgers. As a side, Simply sliced and seasoned potatoes are baked "fries" that make this an uncomplicated and casual meal. 

Chicken Parmesan Burgers 
with Baked Potato Fries

 

Chicken Parmesan Burgers 

• 4 rolls (such as ciabatta or french
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/3 cup marinara, plus 3 tbsp (homemade or good quality jarred)
• 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 4 slices fresh mozzarella
• 8 basil leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil 
• 4 rolls (such as ciabatta or french)

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 
2. Cut rolls in half, place on baking sheet cut side up. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes until toasted. Set Aside.
3. Combine chicken, marinara, rosemary, thyme, red pepper, panko, salt, and pepper. Divide into 4 patties. Heat an oven proof skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tbsp olive oil to skillet. Add patties and cook 3-4 minutes per side. Spread 3 tbsp marinara over the patties and place skillet in oven. Bake for 8 minutes. Top each patty with mozzarella slice and bake additional 1 minute, until melted.
4. Place a patty on each roll and top with basil leaves. Serve immediately.

Baked Potato Fries

• 2 large baking potatoes, such as Russet, peeled & sliced into thick fries
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.

2. Place cut potatoes in large freezer bag, add olive oil, garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Shake to coat. Spread onto baking sheet.

3. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, shake pan, cook an additional 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Serve.