Masala Chicken Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1/2 medium onion (diced finely)
• 3 garlic cloves (pressed)
• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 2 green chilies (minced)
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup quinoa (cooked (optional))
• 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 burger buns
• 2 lettuce leaves
• 1 tomato (sliced)
• 1 medium red onion (sliced)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sriracha sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven or grill to 375 degrees. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and spray olive over it. Keep aside.

2. 2

   In a medium mixing bowl add all the ingredients for burger patties and mix well.

3. 3

   Flatten the mix in the bowl and then make 2 cross slits in the middle to divide the mix into 4 quarters.

4. 4

   Use a spoon or spatula shape each quarter into a round ball and drop it on the lined tray, 3 to 4 inches apart from each other Shape into a round circle with a spoon and then gently press the meat into a flat 3 to 4-inch patty. Press the middle of the patty with your thumb or back of a spoon, this will allow the patty surface to cook flat and not puff up.

5. 5

   Lightly spray over the burgers and cook in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. No need to turn halfway over.

6. 6

   --- To cook on grill: ---

7. 7

   Preheat the grill at 375 degrees. Line the grill with aluminuim foil and spray oil over.

8. 8

   Place the ground chicken mix on the foil with 3 to 4-inch space around each patty. Shape into a round circle with a spoon and then gently press the meat into a flat 3 to 4-inch patty. Press the middle of the patty with your thumb or back of a spoon. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes and then flip over and cook the other side for an additional 8 to 10 minutes.

9. 9

   --- Sriracha Mayo ---

10. 10

    To make quick homemade sriracha mayo, simply stir together mayonnaise and sriracha sauce. Add more or less sriracha depending on the level of spice you like. I usually do half mayo and half sriracha for a spicy creamy sauce.

11. 11

    --- Serving ---

12. 12

    Lightly toast the burger buns on a preheated cast iron griddle, optionally drizzling some olive oil on the cut side for extra flavor.

13. 13

    Start with a crisp lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, then place the juicy, spiced chicken patty on top.

14. 14

    Add a slice of onion and tomato, then finish with a dollop of sriracha mayo for a bold, flavorful kick.