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Open-Face Chicken Burgers with Basil Mayonnaise

Name: Open-Face Chicken Burgers with Basil Mayonnaise
Ingredients: Olive oil (for brushing); 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 1/4 cups chopped fresh basil plus 8 large leaves, divided; 3 tablespoons chopped drained cornichons or dill pickle plus 1 1/2 tablespoons brine from jar; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken; 4 1/2-inch-thick slices country white bread; 4 1/3-inch-thick slices from large red or orange heirloom tomato

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Brush grill with oil; prepare barbecue (medium heat). Mix mayonnaise, 1 cup chopped basil, cornichons, brine, and onions in small bowl. Season basil mayonnaise with salt and pepper.
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Mix chicken and 1/2 cup basil mayonnaise in large bowl. Using wet hands, shape chicken mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush bread with oil.
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Grill bread until crisp and golden, about 1 minute per side. Transfer bread to plates. Grill burgers until firm to touch and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
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Spread bread slices thickly with basil mayonnaise. Top each bread slice with tomato, 2 basil leaves, burger, and dollop of basil mayonnaise. Garnish with remaining chopped basil.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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