Ground Chicken Burgers (Kofta Style)

Ingredients

• 454 g ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (dry unseasoned)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons neutral oil (for frying)
• 4 Buns
• 1/2 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 tomato (sliced, optional)
• 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced, optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium sized bowl, combine the ground chicken, mayonnaise, olive oil, 1 tablespoon ketchup, garlic cloves, yellow onion, parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, ground coriander, ground cumin, curry powder, salt, ground black pepper. Mix until well combined.

2. 2

   Divide the mixture into 4. Using wet hands, shape the mixture into burger shaped patties, around 3/4 inch thick depending on preference. Set aside and place on a tray.

3. 3

   In a medium to large sized skillet, heat the neutral oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties and fry for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165F using a meat thermometer.

4. 4

   Serve on buns with the toppings and condiments of your choice (we love it with my easy white sauce).