Chicken Burgers with Spiced Rub

• 4 lb ground chicken
• 2 – 3 tbs. sun dried tomatoes – chopped
• 2 cloves garlic – chopped
• 1 lemon
• ¼ cup cilantro – chopped
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 scallion – chopped
• 1 tbs. olive oil
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground oregano
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• lettuce
• tomato
• cucumber
• 2 – 3 tablespoons smooth mustard – your favorite
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 – 3 tablespoons honey
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Make a rub by combining the paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, and ground cumin in a medium sized bowl. Set aside.

2. 2

   Place the ground chicken in a large bowl and add the chopped sun dried tomatoes, chopped garlic, juice and zest of 1 lemon, chopped cilantro, salt, pepper, grated Parmesan, chopped scallions, and olive oil.Shape the burgers into a ball and roll in the rub; then flatten the burgers to desired thickness.Grill burger until juices run clear. The cooking time depends on the thickness of the burger.Prepare the dressing by combining the mustard, balsamic vinegar, honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a small bowl and whisk.

3. 3

   Serve burgers with lettuce, tomato, and cucumber drizzled with honey mustard dressing. Feel free to drizzle some over the burger as well!