🌶️ Jollof Chicken Burgers with Spicy Tomato Sauce

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 Prep Time: 15 min ⏱️ | Cook Time: 15 min 🔥


Total Time: 30 min 🕒 | Servings: 4 🍽️

🛒 Ingredients

For the Patties:

  • Nonstick cooking spray 🥄

  • 1 lb ground chicken 🍗

  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs 🍞

  • 1 tbsp jollof spice 🌶️

  • 1 tsp onion powder 🧅

  • ¼ tsp salt 🧂

  • 4 burger buns 🍔

Spicy Tomato Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste 🍅

  • 1 tsp jollof spice 🌶️

  • 1 tsp lemon juice 🍋

Toppings:

  • ½ cup sliced tomatoes 🍅

  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion 🧅

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce 🥬

📋 Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven 🌡️
    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray 🥄.

  2. Prepare the Chicken Patties 🍗
    In a bowl, mix ground chicken, panko, jollof spice, onion powder, and salt. Form into 4 burger patties 🍔.

  3. Bake the Patties 🔥
    Place patties on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  4. Make the Tomato Sauce 🍅
    In a small bowl, stir together tomato paste, jollof spice, and lemon juice until smooth.

  5. Warm the Buns 🍞
    Toast burger buns in the oven during the final 2–3 minutes of baking.

  6. Assemble the Burgers 🍽️
    Spread tomato sauce on the bottom bun. Add the patty, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and lettuce. Top with the remaining bun.

📊 Nutrition (Per Burger)

  • Calories: ~420 kcal

  • Protein: 26 g

  • Fat: 14 g (3 g saturated)

  • Carbs: 38 g (2 g fiber)

  • Sodium: 700 mg

  • Calcium: 90 mg

  • Iron: 2.7 mg

✨ Tips & Serving Ideas

  • Extra Kick: Add a slice of scotch bonnet pepper or a dash of hot sauce for real West African heat 🔥.

  • Traditional Pairing: Serve with classic jollof rice 🍚 or fried plantains 🍌.

  • Fresh Twist: Swap red onions for pickled onions to add a tangy crunch.

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