Description
These Chicken Teriyaki Burgers with Sesame Slaw offer a delicious twist on the classic burger by combining juicy ground chicken patties glazed with tangy teriyaki sauce and topped with a fresh, crunchy sesame slaw. Perfectly pan-fried and served on toasted brioche buns with a flavorful yum yum sauce, these burgers bring an Asian-inspired flair to your mealtime in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Teriyaki Burgers
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil for frying
- 4 brioche buns
- 1/4 cup yum yum sauce (or mayo, sriracha, chili crisp, or preferred sauce)
For the Sesame Slaw
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Sesame Slaw: In a medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and chopped green onions if using. Toss everything together well. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed to balance the flavor.
- Make the Burgers: In a large bowl, add ground chicken, teriyaki sauce, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly with clean hands until all ingredients are fully combined. Shape the mixture into 4 large burger patties.
- Fry the Burgers: Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken patties and cook for 3-5 minutes on one side until golden brown and mostly cooked through. Flip the burgers and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring they are fully cooked to no pink inside or an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Toast the Buns: Remove any burned bits from the skillet, then place the brioche buns cut side down in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Toast them briefly, just until they have a light golden crisp.
- Assemble Burgers: Spread a generous amount of yum yum sauce on both the top and bottom buns. Place a cooked chicken teriyaki burger on the bun bottom, then top with a portion of the sesame slaw. Place the top bun on and press slightly. Slice in half if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey if preferred.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of freshly ground black pepper to the burger mixture.
- Customize the sauce on your burger to your taste by mixing mayo with sriracha or chili crisp.
- If you prefer a gluten-free option, substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Make sure the internal temperature of the chicken burgers reaches 165°F to ensure they are safe to eat.
- The sesame slaw can be made ahead of time and refrigerated to meld flavors.
