Sweet and Tangy Chicken Burgers
Juicy chicken burgers with warm spices and a tangy glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 pound ground lean chicken
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 4 whole wheat buns toasted
- 1 tomato thinly sliced
- 1 English cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion sliced
- Lettuce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, cinnamon, coriander, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and parsley; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and let it cool slightly.
- Add ground chicken and yogurt, mixing until evenly combined.
- Season with remaining salt and pepper.
- Shape into 4 patties.
- Cook in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Brush with pomegranate molasses and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Assemble Sweet and Tangy Chicken Burgers on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and onion.
Notes
- Serve with fries, salad, or roasted vegetables.
- You can grill the patties instead of pan-frying.
- Add a yogurt sauce for extra creaminess.