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Ingredients: 1/3 cup purchased sweet-and-sour sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons snipped fresh cilantro or parsley 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 medium peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped (about 1-1/2 cups) 1 pear, cored and chopped (about 1 cup) 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 pound ground raw chicken 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce Preparation: For salsa, in a medium bowl combine sweet-and-sour sauce, garlic, cilantro or parsley, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper. Stir in peaches, pear, and the 1 tablespoon chopped onion. Cover and chill up to 4 hours. In another medium bowl combine the chicken, remaining 1/2 cup onion, basil, seasoned salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce; mix well. Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
Grill meat on the grill rack directly over medium-hot coals for 14 to 18 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in side of patty registers 165°F, turning once. (Or, grill, covered, indirectly with medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes.) Serve burgers with salsa. |