Red Curry Chicken Burgers

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 30 min
  • Active: 30 min
  • Yield: 4 servings
Ground chicken benefits from a few smart additions to keep it moist and well-seasoned when made into burgers. Here, grated carrots and a little mayonnaise add moisture, while breadcrumbs help the patties hold together as they cook. Red curry paste, lime zest and sweet chili sauce bring a layered mix of heat, brightness and subtle sweetness. Keeping the heat at a steady medium-low ensures the patties cook through without drying out, with a nicely browned exterior and still-juicy interior. The quick-pickled cucumbers add a crisp, tangy contrast that ties everything together on the plate.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Toss the cucumbers in a small bowl with the lime juice, 1 tablespoon chili sauce, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Set aside while you make the burgers, stirring occasionally.
  2. Combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, carrot, curry paste, lime zest, remaining 2 tablespoons chili sauce, the mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Mix with your hands, then form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the patties and cook until browned and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
  4. Assemble the burgers: Spread the bun tops with mayonnaise. Set the patties on the bun bottoms, then top with the cucumbers and the bun tops. Serve with sweet potato chips.