Ingredients

  • 1 package ground chicken breast
  • 3 garlic cloves, 2 finely chopped, 1 cracked from the skin
  • 4 anchovies, finely chopped (yes, Wade, theyre optionalbut recommended)
  • A couple of handfuls of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano cheese
  • Salt and coarse black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • Zest of 1 lemon plus juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 4 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), plus some for drizzling
  • 4 crusty rolls, split
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 romaine lettuce heart,chopped
  • 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • Gourmet potato chips

Method

  • In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, finely chopped garlic, anchovies, a handful of the cheese, a pinch of salt, a generous amount of pepper, the Worcestershire, parsley, and lemon zest.
  • Score the mixture and form 4 oval, rather than round, patties.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet with 1 tablespoon of the EVOO, once around the pan, over medium-high heat.
  • When hot, add the chicken patties and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  • Preheat the broiler and toast the rolls on a cookie sheet or broiler pan.
  • When they are lightly golden in color, remove the sheet from the oven and rub the breads with the cracked garlic clove.
  • Drizzle the bread with EVOO and sprinkle with the remaining handful of cheese.
  • Return the sheet to the broiler for another 30 seconds, then remove it and let it stand.
  • In a large bowl, combine the Dijon, lemon juice, and the remaining 3 tablespoons of EVOO with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the romaine in the dressing.
  • Place the patties on the roll bottoms and top them with a pile of dressed romaine, sliced tomatoes, and the roll tops.
  • Serve the burgers with chips alongside.