Hot Chili Chicken Burger Buns

Ingredients

• 500 g ground chicken (For four chicken burgers)
• 2 teentjes garlic (Finely chopped)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp chili flakes (Adjust to taste)
• salt (To taste)
• black pepper (To taste)
• 4 hamburger buns (Soft buns)
• 4 tbsp chili sauce (Sweet and spicy chili sauce, plus extra for serving if desired)
• 4 tbsp mayonnaise (For the sauce)
• 4 bladeren lettuce (Washed and patted dry)
• 1 tomato (Sliced)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (For frying the chicken burgers)

Steps

1. 1

   Mix the ground chicken with the finely chopped garlic, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Knead briefly until everything is evenly distributed; do not work the mixture longer than necessary, as this can make the burgers firm.

2. 2

   Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into flat chicken burgers that are slightly larger than the buns, as they will shrink slightly during cooking.

3. 3

   Mix the mayonnaise with the chili sauce in a small bowl. Taste and add extra chili sauce if desired for a spicier sauce.

4. 4

   Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, place the chicken burgers in the pan without overcrowding it.

5. 5

   Cook the burgers for approximately 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and completely cooked through. The internal temperature should be 74 °C in the center; no pink meat should remain visible.

6. 6

   Brush both sides of the cooked chicken burgers with a little chili sauce. Leave them in the pan for another 1-2 minutes so the sauce becomes sticky and lightly caramelizes, without burning.

7. 7

   Slice the buns open and briefly toast the cut sides in a dry pan, oven, or toaster until lightly crisp and warm.

8. 8

   Spread the chili mayonnaise over the bottom halves of the buns. Top with the lettuce and tomato slices.

9. 9

   Place a chicken burger on each bun. Drizzle with extra chili sauce if desired, add the top bun halves, and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

The source contains no ingredient list, quantities, or preparation method; the ingredients and steps above are a culinary reconstruction and not the verifiable original Kookmutsjes recipe. Store leftovers refrigerated for a maximum of 2 days and reheat the chicken burger thoroughly.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• burger
• chicken
• spicy
• chili
• quick meal
• street food