Caprese Chicken Burger

Inspired by the refreshing Caprese salad, this burger has the yum-factor with every bite. A cheese-covered bun is stacked with fresh greens, tangy tomato slices & fried chicken, slathered with creamy basil pesto-mayo. It’s a bun in a million, Chef!

Caprese Chicken Burger

with basil pesto-mayo & roasted potato

Hands on Time: 20 - 25 minutes

Overall Time: 30 - 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Charcoal Burger Bun
  • Charcoal Burger Buns
  • Chicken
  • Free-range Chicken Breast
  • Free-range Chicken Breasts
  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese
  • Green Leaves
  • NOMU Italian Rub
  • Pesto Princess Basil & Lemon Pesto
  • Potato Chunks
  • That Mayo (Garlic)
  • Tomato
  • Tomatoes

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water
  • Cling Wrap
  • Paper Towel
  • Butter (optional)
Photo of Caprese Chicken Burger
  1. START WITH THE SPUDS

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread the potato pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. MMMMAYO

    In a bowl, combine the mayo, the pesto, and seasoning.

  3. LET’S GET CHEFFY

    Pat the chicken breast dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Use a sharp knife to slice into one side of the breast, starting at the thicker side and ending at the thinner point (be careful not to cut all the way through). Open the breast so that it resembles a butterfly. Cover with cling wrap and pummel with a rolling pin or bottle to create an even thickness.

  4. FRY THE FLATTY

    Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the butterflied chicken until golden, 2-3 minutes on one side. Flip, pop on the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-3 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter (optional) and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 3 minutes before serving.

  5. CHEESY BURGER BUNS

    Butter (optional) the halved burger bun or drizzle with oil and place on a baking tray. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella over the bottom half of the bun. Place the bun halves in the oven, cut-side up, until the cheese starts to melt and the bread is warmed through, 2 minutes.

  6. TIME TO STACK

    Place the shredded green leaves and the sliced tomatoes on the cheese-covered bun and top with the chicken breast. Smear with the basil pesto-mayo. Close up with the other half of the bun. Pile the roasted potato pieces on the side with any remaining mayo for dipping. Serve with any remaining fillings. Scrumptious!

  • Potato Chunks - 250g

  • That Mayo (Garlic) - 30ml

  • Pesto Princess Basil & Lemon Pesto - 15ml

  • Free-range Chicken Breast - 1

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 5ml

  • Charcoal Burger Bun - 1

  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 40g

  • Green Leaves - 20g

  • Tomato - 1

  1. START WITH THE SPUDS

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread the potato pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. MMMMAYO

    In a bowl, combine the mayo, the pesto, and seasoning.

  3. LET’S GET CHEFFY

    Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Use a sharp knife to slice into one side of the breasts, starting at the thicker side and ending at the thinner point (be careful not to cut all the way through). Open the breasts so that they resemble butterflies. Cover with cling wrap and pummel with a rolling pin or bottle to create an even thickness.

  4. FRY THE FLATTY

    Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the butterflied chicken until golden, 2-3 minutes on one side. Flip, pop on the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-3 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter (optional) and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 3 minutes before serving.

  5. CHEESY BURGER BUNS

    Butter (optional) the halved burger buns or drizzle with oil and place on a baking tray. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella over the bottom halves of the buns. Place the bun halves in the oven, cut-side up, until the cheese starts to melt and the bread is warmed through, 2 minutes.

  6. TIME TO STACK

    Place the shredded green leaves and the sliced tomatoes on the cheese-covered buns and top with the chicken breasts. Smear with the basil pesto-mayo. Close up with the other halves of the buns. Pile the roasted potato pieces on the side with any remaining mayo for dipping. Serve with any remaining fillings. Scrumptious!

  • Potato Chunks - 500g

  • That Mayo (Garlic) - 60ml

  • Pesto Princess Basil & Lemon Pesto - 30ml

  • Free-range Chicken Breasts - 2

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 10ml

  • Charcoal Burger Buns - 2

  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 80g

  • Green Leaves - 40g

  • Tomato - 1

  1. START WITH THE SPUDS

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread the potato pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. MMMMAYO

    In a bowl, combine the mayo, the pesto, and seasoning.

  3. LET’S GET CHEFFY

    Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Use a sharp knife to slice into one side of the breasts, starting at the thicker side and ending at the thinner point (be careful not to cut all the way through). Open the breasts so that they resemble butterflies. Cover with cling wrap and pummel with a rolling pin or bottle to create an even thickness.

  4. FRY THE FLATTY

    Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the butterflied chicken until golden, 2-3 minutes on one side. Flip, pop on the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-3 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter (optional) and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 3 minutes before serving.

  5. CHEESY BURGER BUNS

    Butter (optional) the halved burger buns or drizzle with oil and place on a baking tray. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella over the bottom halves of the buns. Place the bun halves in the oven, cut-side up, until the cheese starts to melt and the bread is warmed through, 2 minutes.

  6. TIME TO STACK

    Place the shredded green leaves and the sliced tomatoes on the cheese-covered buns and top with the chicken breasts. Smear with the basil pesto-mayo. Close up with the other halves of the buns. Pile the roasted potato pieces on the side with any remaining mayo for dipping. Serve with any remaining fillings. Scrumptious!

  • Potato Chunks - 750g

  • That Mayo (Garlic) - 90ml

  • Pesto Princess Basil & Lemon Pesto - 45ml

  • Free-range Chicken Breasts - 3

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 15ml

  • Charcoal Burger Buns - 3

  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 120g

  • Green Leaves - 60g

  • Tomatoes - 2

  1. START WITH THE SPUDS

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread the potato pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. MMMMAYO

    In a bowl, combine the mayo, the pesto, and seasoning.

  3. LET’S GET CHEFFY

    Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Use a sharp knife to slice into one side of the breasts, starting at the thicker side and ending at the thinner point (be careful not to cut all the way through). Open the breasts so that they resemble butterflies. Cover with cling wrap and pummel with a rolling pin or bottle to create an even thickness.

  4. FRY THE FLATTY

    Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the butterflied chicken until golden, 2-3 minutes on one side. Flip, pop on the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-3 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter (optional) and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 3 minutes before serving.

  5. CHEESY BURGER BUNS

    Butter (optional) the halved burger buns or drizzle with oil and place on a baking tray. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella over the bottom halves of the buns. Place the bun halves in the oven, cut-side up, until the cheese starts to melt and the bread is warmed through, 2 minutes.

  6. TIME TO STACK

    Place the shredded green leaves and the sliced tomatoes on the cheese-covered buns and top with the chicken breasts. Smear with the basil pesto-mayo. Close up with the other halves of the buns. Pile the roasted potato pieces on the side with any remaining mayo for dipping. Serve with any remaining fillings. Scrumptious!

  • Potato Chunks - 1kg

  • That Mayo (Garlic) - 125ml

  • Pesto Princess Basil & Lemon Pesto - 60ml

  • Free-range Chicken Breasts - 4

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 20ml

  • Charcoal Burger Buns - 4

  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 160g

  • Green Leaves - 80g

  • Tomatoes - 2

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