Pacific Rim Chicken Burgers With Ginger Mayonnaise
Makes 4 patties. Recipe created by Kristine Snyder from Kihei, Maui, Hawaii.
For the burgers:
1¼ lbs. ground chicken
2⁄ 3 cup Panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tbls. chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. Asian hot chili sauce
1 tsp. salt
1 tbl. vegetable oil
½ cup bottled teriyaki glaze
4 tsps. honey
4 sesame buns, split and toasted
4 leaves red lettuce
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
1. In large bowl, mix together chicken, Panko, egg, onions, cilantro, garlic, chili sauce and salt.
2. With oiled hands, form into four patties.
3. In small bowl, mix together teriyaki glaze and honey. Set aside.
4. In large nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, place oil. Add chicken and cook, turning and brushing with teriyaki glaze, about 10 minutes or until done.
5. Place burgers on toasted buns and top with lettuce, cucumber and Ginger Mayonnaise. Garnish with additional cilantro and cucumber slices.
For the Ginger Mayonnaise:
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tsps. sweet pickle relish
2 tsps. minced fresh ginger
2 tsps. fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ tsp. salt
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Mix all ingredients together in small bowl.
