Chinese Chicken Burgers With Rainbow Sesame Slaw-Contest Winner!

Sharon123's Note:

This is Brigitte Nguyen's $50,000 Grand Prize recipe in the 2009 National Chicken Cooking Contest put on by the National Chicken Council. Geared to big appetites, it could easily be turned into eight burgers rather than six. Cook them on the grill or in a frying pan if you prefer. As a shortcut, you could substitute 2 cups of already-grated cabbage for the julienned vegetables in the slaw. Look for Sriracha chile sauce on the Asian aisle of the supermarket. Any type of Asian chile sauce may be substituted.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 lbs ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 6 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass
• 1⁄3; cup sliced scallion
• 6 hamburger buns with sesame seeds
• 6 tablespoons butter , softened
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• sliced scallion

Sriracha Lime Mayo

• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• 1 lime , juice and zest of
• 2 tablespoons sriracha chili sauce

Rainbow Sesame Slaw

• 2⁄3; cup julienned bell pepper (red, orange, yellow or any color combination)
• 2⁄3; cup julienned snow peas (strings removed)
• 2⁄3; cup julienned jicama
• 1 ½ tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sriracha chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions:

1. In large bowl, mix together ground chicken, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, lemongrass and scallions. Divide the mixture into 6 patties and set aside.
2. Place a grill pan over medium heat. Spread softened butter on hamburger buns and place on grill pan until light brown. Wipe grill pan with paper towel and brush with vegetable oil.
3. Place chicken patties on grill pan and cook over medium-high heat, turning once, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, about 7 minutes per side. During last few minutes of cooking, baste each burger with 1 tablespoon of the hoisin sauce.
4. To assemble, place 1 tablespoon Sriracha Lime Mayo on each bottom and top bun. Place chicken on bun bottoms and top each with 1/3 cup Rainbow Sesame Slaw. Serve with any remaining slaw and mayo on the side. Garnish with scallions. Enjoy!
5. Makes 6 servings.
6. Sriracha Lime Mayo:.
7. In small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, zest and juice of lime and Sriracha chile sauce. Set aside.
8. Rainbow Sesame Slaw:
9. In medium size bowl, mix together bell peppers, julienned snow peas, julienned jicama, rice wine vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, Sriracha chile sauce, sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds.

Reviews

[love my 2Cee's!!]

This Recipe was great!! It was a huge hit with my Family. I did also add bread crumbs to hold it together better. Just a note cut the slaw very very thin it is better that way. Thanks!!

[Lisanne :)]

Wow! This definitely is a winner. The most flavorful chicken sandwich I've ever eaten. Thanks so much for sharing. The slaw is definitely not meant as a side. On top of the sandwich it is fabulous! Added in some breadcrumbs to the chicken as I was worried it wouldn't hold together. I love the lime in the mayo. So much flavor going on, and it is all complimentary! I'd give it more stars if I could. Probably my fave recipe so far on Zaar!

[Aleigha Nicole]

This burger was so yummy! i wasnt to fussed on the salad as a side dish but was good in the bun. I was weary at first but trusted the good reviews. And am happy i did =]