The Ultimate Chicken Burger

 

                    These deliciously tender, thin pieces of breaded chicken, served in a classic sesame bun with ketchup or mayonnaise, will go down very well with all the chicken and burger enthusiasts you know.

Serves 4

• 4 large chicken breast fillets, skinned
• 1 large egg white
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup fresh white bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• 2 beefsteak tomatoes, sliced

1. Place the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of non-stick parchment paper and flatten slightly using a meat mallet or a rolling pin.
2. Beat the egg white and cornstarch together, then brush over the chicken, cover and let chill for 30 minutes, then coat in the flour.
3. Place the egg and bread crumbs in 2 separate bowls and coat the burgers first in the egg, allowing any excess to drip back into the bowl, then in the bread crumbs.
4. Heat a heavy-bottom skillet and add the oil.
5. When hot, add the burgers and cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until thoroughly cooked.
6. Add the tomato slices for the last 1-2 minutes of the cooking time to heat through.
7. Place some shredded romaine lettuce on the base of 4 toasted sesame seed baps, top with the burger, then the sliced tomatoes.
8. Spoon over a little tomato ketchup or mayonnaise and place the lid in position.

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