Goat Cheese and Basil Burgers

My husband's favourite meal is the burger. He's been known to say on more than one occasion, "If I am ever on death row and have to choose a meal, it will be a burger." I, on the other hand, am not the biggest fan of the burger and so I am always reinventing the burger and adding combinations of my favourite ingredients. Goat cheese and basil are flavours I love and work really well in this burger. The basil cashew sauce has a nice kick and adds a lovely dimension to every bite..

Basil and Goat Cheese Burgers

Burgers:

1 package of ground chicken (450g)
1 cup of chopped fresh basil
¼ cup of minced onion
1 clove of garlic minced
½ small log of goat cheese
salt and pepper

Spread:

1 cup of basil
1 thai chilli
¼ cup of mayo
1 tbsp of lemon juice
¼ cup of cashews
3 tbsp of olive oil
salt and pepper

Burger:
Mix all of the above ingredients and divide into 4 burgers. I often chill the burgers for at least a half an hour before barbecuing as they tend to stay together better. Barbecue or fry over medium heat, flipping after about 7 minutes. Cook for another 4 - 5 minutes until done.

Spread:
Put all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Whaz for a few minutes, I left mine with a little texture but it is up to you.

We ate our burgers on toasted buns with spread smeared on them, tomato slices and lettuce. Yummo!