Chicken Parmesan Burgers

Ingredients:

10 1/2-inch-thick slices French bread; 8 slices toasted, 2 slices (crust removed) diced

1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

4 Tsp. minced fresh basil, divided, plus 12 large basil leaves

3/4 cup marinara sauce

12 ounces ground chicken (white meat)

2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 Tbs. grated onion

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. crushed black pepper

4 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

4 large radicchio leaves

Directions:

Blend diced bread and Parmesan in processor to fine crumbs. Transfer to pie dish; mix in 2 tablespoons minced basil.

In a small saucepan, mix marinara and 2 tablespoons basil. Transfer 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce to large bowl. Add chicken, 1/2 tablespoon oil, onion, salt and pepper; blend. Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties; coat with crumbs. Heat remaining sauce over low heat.

Heat remaining oil in large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties until bottoms are crusty, about 4 minutes. Turn patties over; top with cheese. Cook 3 minutes longer. Cover; cook until cooked through and cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

Assemble burgers with bread, radicchio, basil leaves, and warm marinara.