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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Burger

Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Burger

Elenor Craig
Welcome to a fusion journey with our Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Burger. This dish marries the refreshing, aromatic flavors of Vietnamese cuisine with the all-American classic burger. Perfect for a summer day, it encapsulates the zest of lemongrass, the subtle sweetness of hoisin sauce, and a fresh crunch from pickled vegetables. A culinary delight that promises to invigorate your senses and elevate your burger game.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion / Other
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 575 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Burger Patties

  • 500 grams ground chicken preferably free-range
  • 3 stalks lemongrass finely minced, use the tender inner core
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Pickled Vegetables

  • 1 cup carrot julienned
  • 1 cup daikon radish julienned
  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

To Assemble

  • 4 medium burger buns preferably brioche
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1 small cucumber sliced into ribbons
  • ½ cup mayonnaise mixed with a pinch of chili powder

Instructions
 

Prepare the Pickled Vegetables:

  • Combine rice vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Stir until sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
  • Add julienned carrot and daikon radish to the mixture. Let them pickle for at least 30 minutes.

Make the Chicken Patty:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, minced lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, hoisin sauce, and sugar.
  • Mix gently until the ingredients are just combined. Overmixing can make the patties tough.
  • Form into four equal patties and refrigerate for about 10 minutes to firm them up.

Cooking the Patties:

  • Heat a grill or frying pan over medium-high heat, about 190°C / 375°F.
  • Cook patties for 6-8 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C / 165°F, ensuring a light char and golden-brown exterior.

Assemble the Burgers:

  • Toast the brioche buns lightly for a crisp texture.
  • Spread the spiced mayonnaise on both halves of each bun.
  • Place a chicken patty on the bottom half, followed by pickled vegetables, cucumber ribbons, and fresh cilantro. Top with the other half of the bun.

Notes

For enhanced flavors, you can marinate the chicken mixture overnight. If you struggle with shaping patties, pressing them between two sheets of parchment paper helps. To make it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 575kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 28gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 1497mgPotassium: 1081mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 5773IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 4mg
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