Chinese Chicken Burgers With Rainbow Sesame Slaw Contest Winner Recipes

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix together ground chicken, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, lemongrass and scallions. Divide the mixture into 6 patties and set aside.
• Place a grill pan over medium heat. Spread softened butter on hamburger buns and place on grill pan until light brown. Wipe grill pan with paper towel and brush with vegetable oil.
• Place chicken patties on grill pan and cook over medium-high heat, turning once, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, about 7 minutes per side. During last few minutes of cooking, baste each burger with 1 tablespoon of the hoisin sauce.
• To assemble, place 1 tablespoon Sriracha Lime Mayo on each bottom and top bun. Place chicken on bun bottoms and top each with 1/3 cup Rainbow Sesame Slaw. Serve with any remaining slaw and mayo on the side. Garnish with scallions. Enjoy!
• Makes 6 servings.
• Sriracha Lime Mayo:.
• In small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, zest and juice of lime and Sriracha chile sauce. Set aside.
• Rainbow Sesame Slaw:
• In medium size bowl, mix together bell peppers, julienned snow peas, julienned jicama, rice wine vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, Sriracha chile sauce, sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds.

Steps:

• For the rainbow sesame slaw: Combine the jicama, bell peppers, snow peas, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce and sugar in a medium mixing bowl, tossing to combine. Set aside.
• For the Sriracha lime mayo: Combine the mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime zest and juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
• For the burger patties: Combine the chicken, scallions, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, lemongrass and garlic, gently mixing to incorporate. Divide the mixture into 6 patties and set aside. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat, and brush with the vegetable oil. Place the patties on the grill and cook, turning once until done, 6 to 8 minutes per side. During the last few minutes of cooking, baste each burger with 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce.
• To assemble, spread about 1 tablespoon of the Sriracha lime mayo on each bun bottom and top. Place the patties on the bun bottoms, top with about 1/3 cup of the slaw, add the bun top and enjoy! These burgers are great served with sweet potato fries or sweet potato chips.

Steps:

• Make mayonnaise: combine all mayonnaise ingredients in a small bowl; stir well to blend; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Prepare a med-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover; or preheat a gas grill to med-high.
• Make the patties: place the almonds in a small fire-proof skillet on the grill; stir frequently until lightly golden brown, 5-10 minutes; set aside to cool.
• In a bowl, combine the chicken, egg whites, green onion, and apple; season with salt and pepper; mix well.
• Divide mixture into 6 equal portions; shape each portion into patties to fit the rolls.
• Finely chop the toasted almonds and combine with the bread crumbs and curry powder in a shallow bowl/pie plate, stirring well.
• Coat both sides of the patties with the almond mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
• Brush the grill rack with vegetable oil; place the patties on the grill rack, cover, and cook, turning once, just until the juices run clear when the patties are pierced in the center (about 4 minutes on each side).
• During the last few minutes of cooking, place the rolls, cut side down, on the outer edges of the rack to toast lightly.
• Assemble burgers: decoratively fan several spinach leaves on the bottom roll; top each with a patty and a generous dollop of the mayonnaise; add the roll tops and serve.