Baked Chicken Caesar Burger Recipe

A chicken Caesar burger topped with a parmesan crisp on a lettuce leaf.

5 from 2 votes

This Baked Chicken Caesar Burger recipe makes for a flavorful, fun dinner! It transforms all the flavor of a chicken Caesar salad into a handheld burger piled high with toppings and homemade parmesan crisps for a filling meal.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: baked chicken burgers, chicken caesar burger, chicken caesar burgers

Method: Oven

Servings: servings

Author: Lexi

Equipment

1 Large Baking Sheet
1 High-Speed Blender
2 Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

Burgers

1 pound ground chicken
2 tablespoons caesar dressing see below
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
1 teaspoon sriracha
1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese optional

Caesar Dressing

1/2 cup homemade mayo or store-bought
2 teaspoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
Pinch of fine sea salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

To Garnish

3 cups romaine lettuce shredded
3 tablespoons caesar dressing from above
Sliced tomato
Sliced red onion
Parmesan Crisps (See below)

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Place all of the ingredients for the dressing in a
high-speed blender and pulse once (about 5 seconds) just until the dressing is thick and smooth. If you over blend, the dressing will become watery.
1/2 cup homemade mayo or store-bought, 2 teaspoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste, Pinch of fine sea salt, Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
In a large bowl, toss all of the chicken burger ingredients and mix until well combined.
1 pound ground chicken, 2 tablespoons caesar dressing, 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon chopped scallions, 1 teaspoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Divide the mixture into 4-parts, and shape and place 4 patties on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through at a temperature of 165ºF.
Broil on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the tops become a light golden brown.
Make ceasar "slaw": Toss in a bowl romaine lettuce and caesar Dressing.
3 cups romaine lettuce, 3 tablespoons caesar dressing
While the burgers are baking, make caesar slaw and assemble other desired topping.
Sliced tomato, Sliced red onion, Parmesan Crisps

Notes

To Make Parmesan Crisps:

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spoon cheese by tablespoonfuls two inches apart on the prepared baking sheet (1 tablespoon per crisp).
Bake for 6 minutes. Take out of the oven and let cool completely before lifting each crisp up with a spatula.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, store the different components in separate airtight containers in the fridge. The burgers will stay fresh for 2-3 days, and the slaw will last for 1-2 days. However, the Caesar dressing will last for up to 1 week and is great for including with other recipes!

Can I grill the burgers instead?

I haven’t tested it, but I think it would work! Assemble the burger patties as normal. Then, cook them over medium heat for a few minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 165ºF.

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