Portion Size:  4 oz. burger on bun

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
2 1/2 Pounds lean ground raw chicken
1 large apple	Washed, peeled and finely shredded
1 c. brown cooked rice
1 small onion	Washed, peeled and minced
3 garlic cloves	Washed, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons sage
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 Tablespoons parsley flakes
8 Whole wheat hamburger buns
8 Lettuce leaves	Washed
8 slices tomato	Washed, trimmed and sliced
¼ cup light mayonnaise

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	In a large bowl, combine chicken, apple, rice, onion, garlic, sage, salt, pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, and parsley.
2	Divide into eight sections. Form each section into a patty
3	In a large skillet, spray pan with nonstick cooking spray and heat on medium Cook until juice run clear or about 6-7 minutes on each side at high heat.	Instant read meat thermometer needs to read 165 degrees.
4	Serve on Buns with lettuce, mayonnaise and tomatoes.