Ground Chicken Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 0.25 cups minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1.5 teaspoons coarse sea salt , or to taste
• 0.5 teaspoons ground paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper , Optional
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 large egg

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

2. 2

   Place bread crumbs, onion, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended.

3. 3

   Combine chicken, egg, and bread crumb mixture in a large bowl until evenly mixed. Divide and shape mixture into 4 equal patties. Place on a cookie sheet and cover with aluminum foil. Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Cook patties on the preheated grill until cooked through, at least 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the patties should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).