• 2 pounds ground chicken
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 ½ teaspoons blackened seasoning
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 6 leaves fresh basil, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Combine ground chicken, egg, oil, blackened seasoning, liquid smoke flavoring, garlic powder, and basil in a large bowl. Mix to combine, but be careful not to over handle the ground chicken.
3. Use a 1-cup measuring cup to form and portion 4 patties. Place into a cast iron skillet. Press patties with the back of the measuring cup to form burgers.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and no longer pink in the centers, 18 to 20 minutes.