Crunchy Japanese Crumbed Chicken Burgers

Description

These fresh Japanese style burgers are a delicious lunch or dinner option perfect for hungry tummies. Served with sliced avocado and slaw, these burgers bring a delightful taste of Japan to your table.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breast, skinless
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of ginger, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 spring onions, finely sliced
• 1 cup of flour, plain
• 2 free range eggs, lightly whisked
• 3 cups of panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ red cabbage, thinly shredded
• ¼ green cabbage, thinly shredded
• ½ cup of Japanese mayo
• 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, for the salad dressing
• 4 brioche sesame buns
• Japanese mayo, to serve
• avocados, sliced, to serve

Equipment

Instructions

• Cut each chicken breast in half and place between two pieces of baking paper. Use a rolling pin or meat mallet to flatten slightly.
• Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, lemon juice and spring onion. Place in a bowl along with the chicken and leave to marinade for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 220°C.
• Drain the marinade and toss the chicken in the flour. Dunk completely in the egg and then coat well in the panko crumbs.
• Lay on a lined oven proof baking sheet. Spray with some olive oil. Cook for approximately 20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
• Toss the shredded cabbage with the sesame oil and the lemon juice.
• Toast the brioche buns. Spread one half with Japanese mayonnaise. Top with a piece of the cooked chicken, a big helping of slaw and some avocado slices.

Notes

Contains gluten, dairy and meat.  Recipe credit: Bird and Barrow/Brinks