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Spicy Chicken Burgers

These spicy chicken burgers are made with an oven baked crumbed chicken fillet, slaw, pickles and finished with a spicy mayo and BBQ sauce all on a brioche bun. These burgers are so full of flavour, pack just the right amount of heat and taste better than any takeaway. Make these for your next burger night!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Australian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 638kcal
Author Sally

Ingredients

For the spicy chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons dairy free milk
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chilli powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

For the burgers:

  • 4 plant-based brioche buns
  • Sliced pickles
  • Pre-packaged coleslaw shredded cabbage and carrot
  • Spicy mayo see notes
  • BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C fan forced (220°C conventional) and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
  • Prepare the chicken by first cutting each thigh fillet in half so you have 8 equal pieces. Cover the chicken in plastic wrap and using a meat mallet or a small frying pan, pound the chicken pieces until they are even in thickness.
  • In a shallow bowl, beat the egg with the dairy free milk and hot sauce. In another bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the spices and salt and pepper, ensuring it’s all evenly combined.
  • Dunk a piece of the chicken into the egg mixture followed by the breadcrumbs. Use your hands to press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to make sure the crumbs stick. Repeat with all of the pieces of chicken.
  • Drizzle a little olive oil onto the baking tray and place the chicken onto the tray. Drizzle the tops of the chicken with a little more olive oil and place the tray into the oven to bake for 30 minutes. After about 20 minutes, flip the chicken over and continue cooking until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Remove from the oven and lightly season with salt.
  • Assemble your burgers. Toast the burger buns then spread some BBQ sauce over the base. Add 2 of the spicy chicken fillets followed by some coleslaw and pickles. Spread the top bun with spicy mayo and place on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Spicy Mayo: I make my own by combining kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha and a little salt. Taste and adjust the amount of sriracha to your level of spice.

Nutrition

Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 292mg | Sodium: 1046mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1272IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 4mg