Thursday, December 11, 2014

Asian Chicken Burgers






GROUND MEAT 


1 lb Chicken, fresh or grounded                            
2 sprig(s) green onions                            
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil (or to taste)
garlic powder (to taste)                            
1 cup panko bread crumbs

VEGETABLE TOPPING

 
1/4 cup carrot, shredded
1/2 cup onions, sliced
1green bell pepper, sliced
1/4 cup  napa cabbage, shredded (or regular cabbage)                            
1 Tbsp  chives, fresh                            
1 cup bean sprouts, fresh                            
1 tsp rice vinegar (to taste)                            
ginger, ground (to taste)                            
garlic oil (to taste)                            
cayanne or black pepper (to taste)                            
cheese (optional)
                           

Spread

 
Japanese mayonnaise (or mayonnaise or choice)
1 Tbsp  sriracha sauce                        
garlic powder                            
cayanne pepper (optional: to taste)                            
6 to 8  buns (I live sandwich thins!)
 

Directions

                                                  

Step 1


In a food processor, grind the Burger Mix and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. (DO NOT FREEZE!)

Burger Mix:
1. chicken
2. green onion
3. panko crumbs
4. soy sauce
5. sesame oil
6. ginger (to taste)
7. black pepper (to taste)
8. chives
9. garlic (to taste)

 

Step 2


Burger can be cooked on the grill, baked or sautéed.(Whatever is your preference though sautéing is best.)
 

Step 3


In a sauté pan or wok, stir fry Vegetable Mix in garlic oil and strain excess juice. (Straining stops the vegetable from being soggy.)

Vegetable Mix:
1. Onions
2. green bell peppers
3. carrots
4. bean sprouts
5. chives

Seasoning:
1. soy sauce
2. rice vinegar
3. ginger, powdered or fresh (to taste)
4. cayenne or black pepper (to taste)
5. garlic, powder or fresh (to taste)
 

Step 4

 
OPTIONAL
Sauce for burger:
Japanese mayonnaise (regular mayonnaise can be used)
Sriracha sauce
garlic powder
cayenne pepper (to taste)

Mix in a small bowl, Mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Let rest in refrigerator for 4 hours, allowing mayonnaise to be infused with flavor.
 

Step 5

 
On Sandwich Thins (or Bun of your choice):
Vegetable Mix
Chicken Burger
Sauce (optional)
cheese (preference, optional)

Sweet & Spicy Asian Chicken Wings

Sweet & Spicy Asian Chicken Wings

Ingredients

 

Chicken Seasoning                                                    

56 oz  chicken wings, bag                            
garlic powder, (to taste)                            
black pepper, (to taste)
                           

Marinade & Sauce                                                    

1 cup rice vinegar                            
1 cup rice wine (or white wine, sutter home pinot grigio preferred)                            
2 cup soy sauce, low sodium                            
1 3/4 cup  honey (subsitiutes with sugar or agave)                            
red pepper flakes, to taste (spicyness preferred)   
                        

Directions 

                       

Step 1

 
Season chicken over 4 hours to overnight.         
 
 

Step 2

 
Pre-heat oven to bake at 400°. In a non-stick cooking dish, mix in all ingredients.

Sweet & Spicy Asian Chicken Wings direction step 2
 
 


 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Step 3

 
Cover with glass lid and Cook for about 30 minutes

Sweet & Spicy Asian Chicken Wings direction step 3

 


 
 

Step 4


After about 30 mintues, stir the meat to make sure that both sides are cooked thoroughly.            
 
 

Step 5

 
Optional: Add more honey along with season mix for stronger taste.            
 

Step 6

 
Place dish back in oven and allow chicken to finish cooking without glass lid. *Removing the lid will give the meat a gold brown color and allow that the sauce to stick to the meat*
           
Sweet & Spicy Asian Chicken Wings direction step 6

 
 
 
 
   

Step 7

 
Optional: For a darker look turn the oven up to 425° for 5-10 minutes towards the end.
           
 

Step 8

 
Let cool down and place in serving bowl with some sauce.