This chicken burger recipe tastes like a Caesar salad on a bun! It’s so quick, easy, healthy and perfect for Summer Grilling!
Yo Friday Peeps!
I should probably just say “peeps” with no pre-peep Friday because ya’ll are peeps on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, AND Saturday too.
However, that is just what my fingers typed, so I didn’t hit no backspace key on my keyboardddd.
Sidenote: If you ever wonder how I come up some of my crazy make-no-sense things, that’s how. When I write a post I just let my fingers start typing. I have absolutely NO idea how I am going to make anything that their little “fingie-brains” say link to the recipe, and then somehow it just happens.
Just kidding. Well, not about letting my fingers do their thang.
I was kidding about it somehow always ends up tying to the recipe. If you’ve been here long enough, you know that is usually doesn’t.
I’m okay with that.
Anyway. Fingers went on a tangent.
They like talking about themselves.
Ugh. I totally and completely forgot what food I am even supposed to be telling you to shove into your face right now.
Fingie brains, get on track.
A chicken burger recipe. RIGHT.
Easy. Yum. Hands –> Burger –> Face
The end.
Well, not really the end. But, REALLY you should follow the above steps.
I debated for a realllllly long time (read: about 5 seconds. But, I am impatient, so that’s a long time) if I should even post this “recipe” for ya’ll.
Let’s just put it out there, it’s a bunch of already made items of nom that I made into one, bigger and more delicious item of nom.
Did I make the Caesar dressing? No. This girl doesn’t have time to ALWAYS make things from scratch.
Did I make the bun? No. See above.
Did I make the cheese? I would have, but they don’t let us keep cows in our apartment. So that I take no responsibly for.
But, you know what, sometimes you need a recipe that you can throw together in .0002 seconds AND makes your belly H-A-P-P-Y.
This chicken burger recipe? They are that.
Plus, they are a totally ninja way to get your husband (or kids – same thing) to eat veggies.
Leafy colorful things on a plate < leafy colorful things between carbs and covered in cheese.
Hand –> Burger –> Face.
Make it happen.
P.s Are you still wondering what you are on Sunday, since it wasn’t included in the opening lines?
I was just seeing if you were paying attention. FUN.
Chicken Caesar Burger
Ingredients
- 2 lb Small Chicken breasts about 1/4 each
- 1 Oz Fresh Parmesan cheese sliced
- 2 Whole wheat hamburger buns
- 2-4 Tbsp Reduced-fat Caesar dressing depending on how saucy you like it.
- leaves Romaine lettuce
- Red onion sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium high heat.
- Once the grill is hot, place the chicken breast on it and cook until no longer pink inside, about 5-6 minutes per side. Once you flip it, place 1/2 an oz of cheese on each breast in the final few minutes of cooking, so that it gets nice and melty.
- During the last few minutes of cooking, also place the buns cut-side down so they get a little toasty and crunchy.
- Spread 1/2 - 1 Tbsp of dressing on each side of the hamburger buns and top with lettuce leaves and red onion (if using.)
- Place the chicken on top and DEVOUR.
P.P.S! You know what I never told you? I am going to visit Mr. FFF’s fam in Wisconsin tomorrow for a whole week! BUT there are lots of fun things going on while I am away, so make sure to check them out! If I don’t respond to your comments/emails, I am SO sorry – but I will have no internets 🙁 Sad. Have a great week lovelies! xoxo
Want more easy chicken recipes?
Honey Mustard Chicken Stir Fry
BBQ Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole
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Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
Such a funny post Taylor. I had wondered actually. I am going to try out the fingie brains tactic. Lol. Have a great time on the farm. I think I might freak out a bit without the internet.
Taylor Kiser says
I am already freaking out girl, haha!
Thanks so much – and you totally should! Works like a charm! 😉
Bri | Bites of Bri says
Chicken caesar is such a classic flavor combo. Love it in bun form!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks girlfriend! Happy Friday!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
You’re making me want this burger for breakfast, and it’s only 7am! 🙂 Anything that tastes like a caesar salad is always a winner in my book. Hope you have a fabulous time in Wisconsin, Taylor!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! I would totally not judge on burgers for breakfast! The bun is toasted, so it’s like toast…which is acceptable for breakfast 😉
Thanks Gayle! Happy Friday! 😀
Mallory @ Chocolate with Grace says
I love summer grillin’ too and this is a great way to switch things up. I love the Caeser dressing. I’ve never had that on a sandwich before!
Taylor Kiser says
It is super tasty Mallory, you must try it! Thanks! 😀
Danielle @ Chits and Chats and Chocolate says
I know what you mean about the fingers, sometimes I rewrite entire blog posts because when I go back to edit them, I have no idea what I was talking about!
These look extremely snarf-able! And I love that they seem so easy to make!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha…at least you rewrite. Clearly, I do not! 😉
Thanks Danielle!!
Julia says
I’ve got no qualms with making things out of things that have already been made. None what.so.ever! And these chicken burgers are a recipe for satisfaction and success, so my hat’s off to you, my dear – they look great!! P.S. Ain’t no body got time for homemade cesar dressing 😉
Taylor Kiser says
YES! I am glad you’re not hating on my lazy recipe and my lack of Caesar dressing make-age. I mean, sometimes the store bought stuff tastes bettah right….? 😉
Thanks lady, happy weekend to you!
Lee says
Thanks for the link-up love bug. Doode my fingers do the exact same thing. Sometimes when I start a post I have NO IDEA what I’m going to say. PINNNNED!
Taylor Kiser says
Of course fellow FFF! I am also glad that I am not alone in the way of post write-age! THANKS FOR DAAAA PIN!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
Chicken burgers are a new personal favorite of mine. Love everything about this one.
Taylor Kiser says
You have been making some good ones girl, so that means a lot coming from you! Thanks!! 😀
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
I actually did wonder what we were on Sunday! Haha…see I pay attention 😉 And I LOVE easy burgers…win. And have an amazingggg time this next week!!! What city are you going to? My fam is from Wisconsin too!
Taylor Kiser says
HAHA! you are the ONLY one that noticed – nice work!!
Thanks so much! We are going to minoquoa…I think I butchered that though!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
Um no idea where that city is! My fam is from Madison….so if you are close, say hello! ha.
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
These look amazing, Taylor!!! Can’t wait to try them.
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much girlfriend! 😀
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
Taylor your finger brains crack me up! Love these Chicken Caesar Burgers, perfect way to get my husband to eat salad! Have fun in Wisconsin next week!
Taylor Kiser says
Exactly! It’s totally a “man salad!” Thanks so much girlfriend! 😀
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
These sound super yummy! Pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much girl!
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
You’re coming to Wisconsin?! Come on over and say hi to me, girly! 😀 Seriously though, have a great time! Eat lots of cheese curds. 😉
And these burgers?! My face needs them ASAP even though it’s barely past 9am. I’m thinking a late breakfast/early lunch?! And they look SO easy—My kinda summer meal!
Taylor Kiser says
Man I wish I could! I am in Chicago on a layover right now!
OMG, the hubs LOVES those cheese curds. I have to be honest, I am not the biggest fan. Don’t hate!!
Thanks Sarah! I am the loving the breakfast/lunch idea. Chicken Caesar Burgers allll the meals girl!
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
Dang – you have probably already left – and am here wondering WHAT WE ARE ON SUNDAY!?!?!?!?!
Hope you have a wonderful and safe trip! Cannot wait for you to come back and let your “fingie-brains” answer my quandary!
PS – easy chicken burgers leave me with no quandaries what so ever! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! I am on a layover right now so you don’t have to wait for a week!
On Sunday….well, you’re just awesome sauce.
But, you are that everyday! 🙂
Thanks lovely lady! Have a great weekend!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
This sounds ridiculously delish! Gotta have that melted parmesan on top….mmmmm!!! Pinned 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Melty cheese for lyfe yo! Haha, thanks girlfriend! Happy weekend!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says
Taylor, you are speaking my language with how easy and yummy this recipe is. This actually would’ve been perfect for us last night, as i had zero energy to make anything for dinner so we ended up eating bagels and yogurt! I had some chicken in the fridge, though, but no inspiration to make anything. Might have to cook it up tonight, because I definitely have caesar dressing, too! I love a good caesar salad, and a burger sounds even better!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! Hey, Bagels and yogurt can be just so tasty sometimes!
If you do try these, I hope you love them…they are definitely easy! Thanks Ashlyn!
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
Hahaha I love how you just write a stream of conciousness… whatever you are thinking, you type. It’s awesome. Loving this “burger”… my wife loves Caesar salads so I’m thinking she would be a huge fan of this!
Taylor Kiser says
I am glad you approve and don’t think I’m insane! haha!
She would LURVE this then Chris! Thanks! Happy weekend!
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says
These look SO yummy and healthy, but healthy in the way I’d want to eat it lol! Have fun in WI, can’t wait to see pictures and hear stories about how ‘up north’ was!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! YES, I know what you mean! Thanks girl! So far it’s been fun 😀
Cate @ Chez CateyLou says
Hand – burger – face…yes please!! these look delicious!! What a fun way to prepare chicken. This sounds absolutely amazing! Hope you had a great weekend!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Cate! 😀
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
Chicken Caesar Salad is my jam, so I should totally try this burger!
Taylor Kiser says
Then you would be alll ova this! Thanks lady!
Karly says
Craving this burger now! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you!
Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best! This sounds like a winner!
Taylor Kiser says
Yes they totally are! Thanks Cynthia!