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

  1. In Cuisinart, add chicken, portobello mushroom, and scallions. Purée to hamburger consistency.
  2. Heat ovenproof pan, add cooking spray or 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  3. Form burgers, season with salt and pepper, then sear in pan on both sides about 4 minutes.
  4. 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.