Chinese Chicken Burgers with Rainbow Sesame Slaw Recipe

Chinese Chicken Burgers with Rainbow Sesame Slaw

Recipe courtesy of Brigitte Nguyen

Watch how to make this recipe.

• Level: Easy
• Yield: 6 servings
• Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (1 of 6 servings): Calories 692 | Total Fat 44 g | Saturated Fat 8 g | Carbohydrates 41 g | Dietary Fiber 3 g | Sugar 15 g | Protein 33 g | Cholesterol 142 mg | Sodium 1293 mg
• Total: 35 min
• Prep: 25 min
• Cook: 10 min

Rainbow Sesame Slaw:

• 2/3 cup julienned jicama
• 2/3 cup julienned bell peppers (red, orange, yellow or any combination)
• 2/3 cup snow peas, strings removed and julienned
• 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Sriracha Lime Mayo:

• 3/4 cup mayo
• Zest and juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha

Burger Patties:

• 2 pounds ground chicken
• 1/3 cup scallions, sliced on the bias
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 6 good-quality hamburger buns with sesame seeds
• Sweet potato fries or sweet potato chips, for serving, optional

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1. For the rainbow sesame slaw: Toss jicama, bell peppers, snow peas, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce and sugar in a medium bowl until vibrant and well mixed. Set aside to let flavors dance.
2. For the Sriracha lime mayo: Whisk mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime zest and juice in a small bowl for a zesty, fiery kick. Set aside.
3. For the burger patties: Gently mix ground chicken, scallions, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, lemongrass and garlic in a large bowl. Divide into 6 patties. Heat a grill pan over medium-high, brush with vegetable oil, and cook patties 6-8 minutes per side, flipping once. Brush with hoisin sauce in the final minutes for irresistible glaze.
4. To assemble: Slather 1 tablespoon Sriracha lime mayo on top and bottom buns. Stack patty on bottom, crown with 1/3 cup slaw, and top with bun. Serve hotthese bold, flavor-packed burgers shine with sweet potato fries!