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October 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Kalamata Olive Chicken Burgers

Chicken Recipes· Grilling Recipes· Mediterranean

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These burgers made with ground chicken, Kalamata olives, Havarti cheese, garlic and fresh rosemary are healthy and super flavorful.

These burgers made with ground chicken, Kalamata olives, Havarti cheese, garlic and fresh rosemary are healthy and super flavorful.

Kalamata Olive Grilled Chicken Burgers

Grilling season is upon us and burgers are certainly a staple; especially during the Summer months. However, beef burgers can be a little heavy; which is why we like to mix it up and make chicken burgers like these made with Kalamata olives. 

Some of our favorite recipes are made by substituting ground chicken or turkey for beef; which makes our meals a little healthier.

You all seem to prefer it as well since this Italian Ground Chicken Pasta Skillet is one of the most popular recipes on the site to date!

Kalamata Olive Chicken Burgers

How do you make Kalamata Olive Chicken Burgers?

For this recipe you'll need ground chicken, Kalamata olives, Havarti cheese, fresh rosemary, garlic and EVOO. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl; then mix until well blended. 

Divide the mixture into four portions; then flatten into burgers. Heat the grill to a high temperature, add the burgers and cook until brown on one side; approximately 5 minutes.

Next flip and cook an additional 3-5 minutes until golden on the other side. Use a thermometer to ensure they are at least 165 degrees F and no longer pink internally.

Kalamata Olive and Havarti Cheese Chicken Burgers

Can you make substitutions?

Yes! Here are a few suggestions: 

  • Ground turkey or beef
  • Shredded Asiago, Provolone or Gorgonzola cheese
  • Basil

You can eat these Kalamata Olive Chicken Burgers with or without the bun; we opted for without. However, adding a condiment like Sriracha Lime Aioli, Lemon Garlic Aioli, or Sun Dried Tomato Dijonaise would taste incredible as well. ~Enjoy! 

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These burgers made with ground chicken, Kalamata olives, Havarti cheese, garlic and fresh rosemary are healthy and super flavorful.

 

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Kalamata Olive Chicken Burgers

Kalamata Olive Chicken Burgers

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
These burgers made with ground chicken, Kalamata olives, Havarti cheese, garlic and fresh rosemary are healthy and super flavorful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Entree
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 12 pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
  • 2 ounces Havarti cheese, diced in small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl; then mix until well blended. Divide the mixture into four portions; then flatten into burgers. Keep refrigerated until ready to grill.
  • Heat the grill to a high temperature, add the burgers and cook until brown on one side; approximately 5 minutes. Next flip and cook an additional 3-5 minutes until golden on the other side. (Use a thermometer to ensure they are at least 165 degrees F and no longer pink internally).

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 363mgPotassium: 616mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 174IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken, ground chicken
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