The Quarantined Kitchen: September 2, 2020
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The Quarantined Kitchen shares ideas and recipes from Chef Steven Bright, Hospitality Coordinator at Shadyside Presbyterian Church, to help you stay healthy by eating well during the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 2, 2020: Best Chicken Burger
The following is a better-than-beef burger recipe I make to fit into Weight Watchers. Makes incredible meatballs, too!
Best Chicken Burger
Makes 4-6
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
1 whole portobello mushroom, broken up
2 whole scallions, cleaned and rough chopped
Salt and pepper
Procedure
- In Cuisinart, add chicken, portobello mushroom, and scallions. Purée to hamburger consistency.
- Heat ovenproof pan, add cooking spray or 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Form burgers, season with salt and pepper, then sear in pan on both sides about 4 minutes.
- Finish in 400 degree oven another 8 minutes or until juices run clear.
Should you have any questions, or need helpful tips, please feel free to contact Chef Steven via email at: sbright@shadysidepres.org
Be well – eat well!
Chef Steven M. Bright
Read more from Chef Bright by exploring other entries in The Quarantined Kitchen.