Easy Sesame Chicken Burgers

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 22 minutes

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground chicken, (or turkey)

1 cup cooked rice

1/2 cup chopped scallions

3 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons sesame oil (+ extra for griddle)

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons chile garlic sauce

1 tablespoon dry sherry

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger

2 teaspoons rice vinegar

1 clove garlic, (minced)

8 hamburger buns

Possible Garnishes: mayonnaise, (pickled ginger, avocado, cucumbers, radishes, thai basil, butter lettuce)

Directions

Place the ground chicken in a mixing bowl. Add all the ingredients (minus the buns and garnishes.) Mix until well combined. The patty mixture will be very moist and sticky.

Heat a griddle or large skillet to medium heat, about 350 degrees F. Once hot, brush the griddle generously with sesame oil. Use a 1/2-cup scoop to portion the patties out on the griddle. Use the bottom of the scoop to press them flat until they are the same width as your hamburger buns.

Cook for 5-6 minutes per side. Use a flat spatula to flip the burgers.

Place one patty on each bun. Spread the top bun with mayo and add your favorite toppings. (We love ours with pickled ginger!)

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 burger
• Calories: 379 kcal
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 97 mg
• Sodium: 692 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 35 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 10 g
• Protein: 25 g