Chicken Little Sliders
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Grill: 10 min.
YIELD: 1-1/2 dozen.
Fruity salsa dresses up these juicy chicken patties, that are perfect for feeding a crowd. The fun name reminds kids of the fable and makes them eager to try one.—Laura McAllister, Morganton, North Carolina
Ingredients
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SALSA:
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3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
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1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
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1/4 cup canned crushed pineapple
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1/4 cup chopped red onion
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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MAYO:
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1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons chopped roasted sweet red pepper
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1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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Dash salt
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BURGERS:
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1 large egg, beaten
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1/2 cup finely chopped roasted sweet red peppers
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2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fat-free milk
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1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1-1/3 cups soft bread crumbs
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1-1/2 pounds ground chicken
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SERVING:
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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18 heat-and-serve rolls, split
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18 small lettuce leaves
Directions
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1.
In two small bowls, combine the salsa and mayo ingredients; chill until serving.
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2.
In a large bowl, combine the egg, peppers, milk, mustard, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into 18 patties.
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3.
If grilling the burgers, coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear.
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4.
Stir cheese into salsa. Spread rolls with mayo; top each with a lettuce leaf, burger and 2 tablespoons salsa mixture.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 207 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
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