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)