Thai Chicken Burger

⏱️ Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 15 min 

🕒 Total: 30 min 🍽️ Serves: 4


🛒 Ingredients

For the Patties:

  • Nonstick cooking spray 🥄

  • 1 lb ground chicken 🍗

  • 1 small carrot, grated 🥕

  • 1 slice pineapple, grilled or seared 🍍

  • 2 green onions, finely chopped 🧅

  • ¼ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 🍞

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 🌿

  • 1 tbsp fish sauce 🧂

  • 1 tbsp lime juice 🍋

  • 1 tsp grated garlic 🧄

  • 1 tsp grated ginger 🌿

  • 1 tsp Thai red curry paste 🌶️

  • 4 burger buns 🍔


Peanut Sauce 🥜:

  • 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter 🥜

  • 1 tbsp lime juice 🍋

  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 🧂

  • 1 tsp honey 🍯

  • 1–2 tbsp water 💧 (to thin)


Toppings:

  • 1 cup shredded cabbage 🥬

  • ¼ cup sliced cucumber 🥒

  • Fresh cilantro sprigs 🌿


📋 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven

Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Mist a baking sheet with nonstick spray 🥄.

2️⃣ Prepare the Patties

In a bowl, combine:

  • Ground chicken 🍗

  • Carrot 🥕

  • Green onions 🧅

  • Panko 🍞

  • Cilantro 🌿

  • Fish sauce 🧂

  • Lime juice 🍋

  • Garlic 🧄

  • Ginger 🌿

  • Thai red curry paste 🌶️

Mix gently until just combined. Shape into 4 patties and place on the baking sheet.

3️⃣ Bake

Bake patties for 15 minutes, or until internal temp hits 165°F (74°C).

4️⃣ Make the Peanut Sauce

Whisk together:

  • Peanut butter 🥜

  • Lime juice 🍋

  • Soy sauce 🧂

  • Honey 🍯

  • 1–2 tbsp water 💧
    Mix until smooth and creamy.

5️⃣ Warm Buns & Pineapple

Place burger buns and pineapple slices in the oven during the final 2–3 minutes of baking. This enhances flavor and texture.

6️⃣ Assemble & Serve

To each bun:

  • Add chicken patty

  • Drizzle with peanut sauce 🥜

  • Top with cabbage 🥬, cucumber 🥒, cilantro 🌿, and grilled pineapple 🍍

  • Cap with the top bun and serve hot 😋


✨ Tips & Tricks

  • Heat Control: Add more or less Thai red curry paste for your preferred spice level 🌶️

  • Make Ahead: Patties can be made a day ahead and chilled for easy weeknight prep

  • Side Pairing: Serve with mango salad or sweet potato wedges for a complete Thai-inspired meal 🥗

 


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