Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken thigh meat
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 ounces blue cheese, such as Gorgonzola dolce, cut into 4 pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 slices cooked bacon
  • 4 butter or Bibb lettuce leaves
  • 4 thick slices from a red, ripe heirloom tomato
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 brioche hamburger buns, split and toasted

Method

  • Preheat the grill to medium (350 degrees F), or get a grill pan hot over medium heat.
  • Combine chicken, onion, basil, and salt.
  • Divide mixture into 4 portions.
  • Form each portion into a patty around a piece of blue cheese so that the cheese is hidden.
  • Rub patties with oil.
  • Grill burgers, turning once halfway through, until cooked all the way, about 15 minutes total for the burgers and slightly less for the onions.
  • Assemble burgers using the grilled onions, bacon, lettuce, and tomato slice.
  • Finish with the bun top spread with a bit of mayonnaise.