Asian Chicken Burger
The Asian Chicken Burger is a culinary creation that marries the juiciness of grilled chicken with the rich tapestry of Asian flavors. It's a dish born from the desire to experiment with the traditional burger format, adding a twist that transforms it into something both novel and comforting. The inspiration for this recipe comes from a longing for comfort food on a dreary day, coupled with the urge to explore new taste horizons. This burger is not just a meal but an experience that offers a sense of warmth and adventure, encapsulating the joy of blending different cultural elements into a harmonious and satisfying dish.
Equipment
- 1 pan
Ingredients
- 6 Finely Sliced Scallions Include some of the green
- 1 x Drained 8 oz Can of Water Chestnuts Chopped
- 1/2 cup Sweet and Sour Duck Sauce Orange sauce
- 2 Tbsp Oil of Choice
- 2 oz Shiitake Mushrooms Chopped
- 1 Clove Garlic Finely Chopped
- 1 lb. Ground Chicken
- 2 Tbsp Freshly Chopped Cilantro
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- A Dash of Black Pepper
- 4 Sesame Seed Round Buns Best Served Warm
Instructions
- Mix roughly 2 Tbsp of the sliced scallions with an equal amount of chopped chestnuts and duck sauce.
- Fry up the mushrooms, remaining scallions and garlic until they look tender (3 min). Leave it to cool a little and then add the mushroom mix with the chicken, remaining chestnut, cilantro and soy sauce in a bowl
- Make up four patties about 3⁄4ʺ thick. Season the tops of the patties with a little salt and pepper.
- Fry the patties in the recently abandoned pan (salted side down); med– heat. Sprinkle some more salt and pepper on them. Cook until 165°F (16–18 min), gently turning once. 5. Pop a burger in each warmed bun, garnish with a cilantro sprig and a side of sauce. Enjoy!