Description

These Caesar salad burgers feature tender grilled chicken breasts seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil, served on toasted bread rolls with crisp lettuce, hard-boiled eggs, fresh cress, shaved Parmesan, and a creamy lemon-infused crème fraîche dressing. A fresh and satisfying twist on a classic burger, perfect for a light and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

2 skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthways
2 tsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon

Burger Assembly

4 bread rolls, cut in half
3 tbsp crème fraîche
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 Little Gem lettuce, chopped
Punnet of salad cress, snipped
25g Parmesan, shaved

Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of baking parchment and gently bash them with a rolling pin to flatten slightly. Remove the parchment and brush both sides of the chicken pieces with olive oil.
Grill the chicken: Heat a griddle pan over high heat until it is smoking hot. Place the chicken on the griddle pan and cook for about 10 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through.
Season the chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, pour over some of the lemon juice, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Toast the rolls: Place the cut-side of the bread rolls onto the hot griddle pan and toast lightly until golden and crispy.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, mix the crème fraîche with the remaining lemon juice to create a tangy, creamy dressing.
Assemble the burgers: On the toasted bread rolls, layer the grilled chicken pieces, sliced hard-boiled eggs, chopped Little Gem lettuce, a dollop of the lemon crème fraîche, salad cress, and finish with Parmesan shavings. Top with the other half of the roll and serve immediately.

Notes

Flattening the chicken breasts ensures they cook evenly and quickly on the griddle.
Using crème fraîche with lemon juice adds a fresh, tangy flavor without overpowering the other ingredients.
Salad cress adds a peppery brightness that complements the creamy and savory components.
For best results, use fresh Parmesan and slice it just before assembling to preserve its flavor and texture.
Ensure the griddle pan is hot for good sear marks and to prevent sticking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Grilling
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: British

Keywords: Caesar salad burgers, grilled chicken burgers, lemon chicken burgers, healthy chicken burger recipe, creamy dressing burger