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Chicken and Goat Cheese Burgers with Peaches, Corn and Cherry Tomatoes

Author - Serena Wolf
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 ear corn kernels removed
  • 2 ripe but still slightly firm! peaches, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 basil leaves thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pound ground chicken breast
  • 3 ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • 1 clove garlic grated or finely minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Romaine or butter lettuce leaves for serving

Instructions

  • Start by cooking your corn. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a small sauté pan. When hot, add the corn kernels and cook for 6-7 minutes until tender and slightly browned. Transfer to a mixing bowl and let cool to room temperature.
  • Add the peaches, tomatoes, basil, lemon juice and a pinch of salt to the bowl with the corn, and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Place the chicken in a medium mixing bowl and add the goat cheese, garlic, salt and crushed red pepper. Using your hands, mix all of the ingredients until well combined.
  • With damp hands, form the chicken into 4 patties about 1-inch thick.
  • Heat a lightly oiled grill or grill pan over medium heat. When hot, place the burgers on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
  • Serve burgers over lettuce leaves and top with the peach mixture.