Chicken & Pine Nut Mini Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken thighs
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4-1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1 garlic clove, grated or minced (your preference)
• 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs (if you choose to use seasoned, omit the Italian seasoning)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking patties)

Directions

1. 1

   Place all of the above ingredients in a bowl and mix together very well. When I make these, I add 1-2 tablespoons of a vinaigrette style salad dressing to give it a little extra flavor. This is completely optional.

2. 2

   In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat. Once the olive oil begins to shimmer, it is time to cook the chicken patties.

3. 3

   Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop (approx. 1 tbl in size), scoop rounds of the meat mixture into the skillet. Use a fork to slightly press them flat.

4. 4

   Cook the patties until well browned on one side and cooked about half way through.

5. 5

   Flip to the other side and repeat the previous step. Once the second side is browned and the patties are cooked completely through, patties are done.

6. 6

   Remove the patties to a paper-towel lined plate to drain, if necessary.

7. 7

   Eat and enjoy!