Pacific Rim Chicken Burgers with Ginger Mayonnaise

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs. ground chicken

2/3 cup panko

1 egg lightly beaten

2 green onions thinly sliced

3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 clove garlic minced

1 teaspoon Asian hot chili sauce

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2 cup bottled teriyaki glaze

4 teaspoons honey

4 sesame buns split and toasted

4 leaves red lettuce

1 cucumber peeled, seeded, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise

cilantro sprigs


Ginger Mayonnaise:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish

2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

2 teaspoons lime juice

1 clove garlic minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In large bowl, mix together chicken, panko, egg, onions, cilantro, garlic, chili sauce and salt. With oiled hands, form into 4 patties.

In small bowl, mix together teriyaki glaze and honey. In large nonstick frypan over medium high heat, place oil.

Add chicken and cook, turning and brushing with teriyaki glaze, about 10 minutes or until done. Place burgers on toasted buns and top with lettuce, cucumber and Ginger Mayonnaise. Garnish with additional cilantro and cucumber slices.

Ginger Mayonnaise: In small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish, 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, 2 teaspoons lime juice, 1 clove garlic (minced) and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Notes

Kristine Snyder
Kihei, HI
2003 1st Place