giada, you do not disappoint

While I was in Manhattan, I was running on the treadmill in the comfort of the air-conditioned "fitness room," watching Giada on the Food Network.

I was so inspired by this recipe, and it was so fast and easy, that I came home tonight and grilled them right up.

Garlic-Rosemary Chicken Burgers

1 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. chopped fresh rosemary
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb. ground chicken breast
salt and pepper
EVOO
4 of your favorite bakery rolls
1 c. arugula

1. Mix mayo, rosemary, and garlic.  Set aside.
 
2. Heat a grill pan with a little EVOO (or a real grill, if you have the luxury) to a screaming hot temperature.
 
3. In a separate bowl, salt and pepper the chicken.  Add half of the mayo mixture.  Mix the chicken and mayo, but be gentle.  Giada says not to go overboard with the mixing, because it will make the chicken tough.  You don't want tough chicken.
 
4. Gently shape the chicken mixture into four burgers, and let them sizzle on the grill pan for about 7 minutes on each side.  Don't freak out about the gooey-ness (it will be super moist when it's done), and don't move them until you're ready to flip.  They get a delicious crustiness if you let them hang out.
 
5. Slice your rolls, drizzle each half with a little EVOO, and spread the tiniest bit of mayo mixture on each half.  Grill up your rolls, cut side down, until they're golden.
 
6. On each roll, spread a little more of the mayo mixture, a handful of arugula, and a chicken burger.

These took no time to prepare, and the rosemary and garlic make the boring chicken burger really shine.  And I bet you could substitute any fresh herb that you like, and it would be just as tasty.

Oh, Giada.  You are so faithful.