Granny's Ground Chicken Bordelaise Burger
1 pkt (about 1 pound) fresh ground chicken
1 x to 1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 tbl vegetable oil (optional)
1 1/4 cup red wine
1/4 cup minced shallots or scallions
1 tbl sugar
3 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp dried thyme
2 tbl butter or margarine
1 tbl minced fresh parsley
Method :
Form chicken into 4 burgers. Press pepper into both sides. In a large, non-stick
skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add burgers and brown for 2 minutes on
each side. Salt burgers lightly and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue cooking
5 to 6 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked through. While burgers are
cooking, combine wine, shallots, sugar, mustard and thyme in a saucepan. Cook
over high heat 5 to 6 minutes until liquid is reduced to 3/4 cup. Remove burgers
from skillet and keep warm. Add wine mixture to skillet and stir over medium
heat to combine with pan juices. Whisk in butter and parsley. Spoon sauce over
burgers and serve.