Asian Chicken Burgers
A tasty twist to try for your next backyard BBQ
If you’re tired of the same old burgers, you’ll love this tasty twist using chicken or turkey meat along with ginger and other delicious Asian flavors. These Asian Chicken Burgers are packed with a delightful combination of ingredients that bring a fresh and exciting taste to your dinner table. The addition of grated carrot, green onion, and water chestnuts adds both texture and a burst of flavor, while garlic and ginger bring a zesty kick. The soy sauce adds a savory depth, and the breadcrumbs or oats ensure that each burger holds together perfectly. Whether you’re grilling for a summer barbecue or cooking indoors, these burgers are sure to become a new favorite.
Makes 6-8 burgers
What You Need
Asian Chicken Burger Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 green onion, sliced
- ½ can water chestnuts, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated into a paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 egg
- ½- ¾ cup bread crumbs or oats
How to Make Asian Chicken Burgers
- Prep all ingredients.
- Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl.
- Form into patties of the desired size.
- Grill right away or you can freeze.
Serve on a whole grain bun along with spinach or cabbage, avocado, feta and sweet chilli sauce.
Nutrients per serving
(based on preparing 7 burgers)
284 Calories
34 g Carbohydrate
18.7 g Protein
12 g Fat
3.7 g Fiber
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