Chicken Cheese Burgers

Chicken Cheese Burger

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS

3	cups ground chicken (12 to 16 ounces)
2	eggs, lightly beaten
1	small onion, finely chopped
2	tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs, finely ground
2	tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1	tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1	teaspoon salt
1/4	teaspoon baking soda
1/4	teaspoon white pepper
1/4	teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2	tablespoons butter or margarine
2	tablespoons vegetable oil
4	slices American or Cheddar cheese (1 ounce each)
4	large hamburger buns, separated
4	tablespoons mayonnaise
4	lettuce leaves
4	to 8 tomato slices

PREPARATION:

1. Combine chicken, eggs, onion, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt, baking soda, pepper and oregano in large bowl; mix well. Shape chicken mixture into 4 patties.
2. Heat butter and oil in large skillet over medium-low heat until butter melts; add patties. Cook until patties are no longer pink in center, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Place 1 slice cheese on top of each patty. Cover skillet; cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute.
3. Spread each bun with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; arrange 1 lettuce leaf on bottom half of each bun. Top with chicken patty, tomato slices and top half of bun. Serve hot.