These light and easy Chicken Caesar Burgers are a deconstructed take on the classic salad. No egg, breadcrumbs or weird fillers!  Simply ground chicken and everything you love about Caesar salad, served with Parmesan Peppercorn Sauce on a buttery brioche bun!

Hey hi hiiii, friends!  Welcome to Monday!

Wait!  Before you roll your eyes at me for my chipper disposition, just know that this ain’t any ‘ole run of the mill Monday.  No ma’am (or man)!

THIS is the LAST Monday of OFFICIAL spring!  Are you shocked?  Did you think we were already all up in official summer?

Well, silly pants, we aren’t.  Not yet.  But, we are, like, thiiiiiiiiiiiiiis close though.

Summer officially starts Wednesday, June 21^st at 12:24 a.m. EDT.  Hooray!

Despite the fun fact that we are still very much in spring, we are going to EAT like it’s officially summer.  Why?  Because BURGERS.

I need to eat some burgers.  You need to eat some burgers.  WE NEED TO EAT SOME BURGERS.  Am I right?

Easy Chicken Caesar Burgers

Here’s what’s happening in these Caesar burgers – tender, juicy ground chicken patties with notes of salty parmesan, pungent garlic, herbaceous parsley and flavorful Caesar dressing.  Topped off, and piled high with your favorite classic Caesar salad accoutrements – think lettuce (duh), tomatoes, red onion, anchovies (YES!) and thin shavings of parmesan.  Served up on a soft and buttery brioche bun generously smeared with a thick and creamy sauce spiked with parmesan, garlic and black pepper.

The creamy parmesan sauce mimics and highlights the flavors in the burger, and together everything just SO gosh darn GOOD.

This burger has all the textures – crisp and cool, warm and savory, and 100% delicious!

Plus, this Chicken Caesar Burger is lighter and healthier option, because none of those red-meat-sweats happening here!

After one bite of these Parmesan Peppercorn Sauce smothered Chicken Caesar Burgers, you’re going to want to turn ALL your salads into burgers!  Trust and believe.

What is a Caesar Burger?

A Caesar burger takes all the flavors of a classic Caesar salad and turns it into a burger.  Caesar burgers are consist of a burger patty topped with crisp lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese.  The burger patties can be all-American beef patties or healthier chicken patties depending on the recipe.

Chicken Caesar burgers are the perfect sandwich for summer barbecues, laidback lunches or easy dinners!

What to serve with Chicken Burgers?

These Chicken Caesar Burgers are extremely versatile and can be served with anything your heart desires!  Below are some of my all time favorite chicken burger pairing options:

• French fries
• Onion rings or onion straws
• Green salad
• Pasta salad
• Homemade baked beans
• Grilled corn
• Grilled fresh vegetables (broccoli, zucchini, summer squash)
  

How to make Chicken Caesar Burgers? (Tips & tricks)

1. While the recipe calls for any ground chicken, I highly suggest you use ground dark meat chicken.  Lean ground chicken breast is fine, but your burger won’t be as flavorful and juicy.
2. For the Caesar dressing in the recipe below, you can either make your own or use your favorite store bought dressing.  Just make sure you use a dressing that is THICK.  If you use one of those fat free or vinaigrette style dressings your burger is going to turn out not so great.  So, if you are buying the dressing make sure you buy a quality brand that makes a CREAMY style Caesar dressing.
3. The topping options for these burgers are limitless.  I listed some of my favorites in the recipe below, but feel free to keep these minimalistic (with just lettuce and tomato), or let your imagination run wild (with additions such as avocado and sliced hard boiled eggs).  If you are a big fan of truly classic Caesar salads, I highly encourage you to add a few anchovies on top!!
4. If you are a caesar salad sans the croutons type of person, serve this burger wrapped up in lettuce and nix the bun!

These Chicken Caesar Burgers with Parmesan Peppercorn Sauce are everything you love about the traditional salad, just stuffed between two buttery brioche buns!  Healthier and lighter, these salad inspired bad boys are a great alternative to traditional red meat burgers!

Until Thursday friends, cheers – to mashing up the classics.

XOXO

Cheyanne

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Chicken Caesar Burgers with Parmesan-Peppercorn Sauce

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

These light and easy Chicken Caesar Burgers are a deconstructed take on the classic salad. No egg, breadcrumbs or weird fillers, just ground chicken and everything you love about Caesar salad, served on a buttery brioche bun!

Course: entree, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: BBQ, BBQ Sauce, burger, caesar, chicken, Easy, grilled, Healthy, parmesan, peppercorn, sandwich, Summer

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 483 kcal

Author: Cheyanne Holzworth

Ingredients

BURGER:

• 1 Pound Ground Chicken *
• 3 TBS Parmesan Cheese – grated
• 2 TBS Caesar dressing (use your favorite or make your own)*
• 1 large clove Garlic – minced
• 1 TBS Fresh Parsley – finely chopped (can substitute 1 tsp dried parsley)
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice
• Few Dashes of each: Worcestershire Sauce & Hot Sauce (optional)
• Sea Salt & Ground Black Pepper , to taste

SAUCE:

• ½ Cup Mayonnaise
• ½ Cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
• ¼ Cup Parmesan – grated
• 1 clove Garlic – minced
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS/ACCOUTREMENTS:

• 4 Brioche Burger Buns – toasted (optional)
• Bibb Lettuce
• Sliced Tomato
• Red Onion
• Shaved Parmesan Cheese
• Anchovies
• Micro Greens
• Sliced Hard Boiled Eggs
• Lemon Wedges , for serving

Instructions

1. Make the burger patties: In a bowl, combine the chicken, parmesan, ceasar dressing, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, Worcestershire and a dash of hot sauce (if using). Season with a pinch of salt and a generous amount of pepper. Mix together and form 4 round burger patties. Transfer patties to a plate, cover and chill for 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
2. Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a small bowl combine all the ingredients for the sauce. Stir in ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper and a pinch of salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
3. Cook the burgers: Brush both sides of each patty lightly with oil. Heat a large nonstick skillet, grill or grill pan over medium to medium-high heat*. Add patties and cover skillet with a lid, or close grill top. Cook, flipping once halfway through cooking, for 8-10 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached.
4. To serve: Place the patties on the bottom bun and top with desired accoutrements. Slather the top bun with parmesan peppercorn sauce and place burger tops (sauce side down) on burgers. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

1. While the recipe calls for any ground chicken, I highly suggest you use ground dark meat chicken. Lean ground chicken breast is fine, but your burger won’t be as flavorful and juicy.

 

2. For the Caesar dressing, you can either make your own or use your favorite store bought dressing. Just make sure you use a dressing that is THICK. If you use one of those fat free or vinaigrette style dressings your burger is going to turn out not so great. So, if you are buying the dressing make sure you buy a quality brand that makes a CREAMY style Caesar dressing.

 

3. The topping options for these burgers are limitless. I listed some of my favorites in the recipe below, but feel free to keep these minimalistic (with just lettuce and tomato), or let your imagination run wild (with additions such as avocado and sliced hard boiled eggs). If you are a big fan of truly classic Caesar salads, I highly encourage you to add a few anchovies on top!!

 

4. If you are a caesar salad sans the croutons type of person, serve this burger wrapped up in lettuce and nix the bun!

 

*Nutritional Information includes the burger, sauce and bun

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Caesar Burgers with Parmesan-Peppercorn Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 483 Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 30g 46%

Saturated Fat 8g 40%

Cholesterol 120mg 40%

Sodium 623mg 26%

Potassium 666mg 19%

Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%

Sugars 3g

Protein 28g 56%

Vitamin A 4.9%

Vitamin C 3.7%

Calcium 21.2%

Iron 14.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.