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Grilled Thai Chicken Burgers with Papaya Slaw

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These burgers are for those looking to cut carbs and fat without sacrificing taste. Ground chicken thighs are combined with coconut cream, spices and herbs, topped with a fresh papaya slaw and tucked into butter lettuce leaves for a unique wood-fired flavored burger.

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Papaya Slaw

  • 6 Ounce shredded green papaya (from 1 medium papaya)

  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

  • 3 Tablespoon fresh lime juice

  • 1 Tablespoon fish sauce

  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar

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  • 1 Pound ground chicken thigh meat

  • 1/2 Cup panko or gluten-free breadcrumbs

  • 1/4 Cup coconut cream

  • 1/2 Cup fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 2 Clove garlic, minced

  • 1/2 Teaspoon ground ginger

  • 2 Teaspoon Kosher salt

  • 1 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 Teaspoon ground cumin

  • 2 Teaspoon freshly grated lime zest

  • 2 Teaspoon fresh lime juice

  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 4 hamburger buns

Curry Mayo

  • 1/2 Cup mayonnaise

  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon curry powder

  • 1

    For the Papaya Slaw: In a medium bowl, combine papaya, onion, 3 tablespoons of lime juice, fish sauce and brown sugar. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 3 hours.

    • 6 Ounce shredded green papaya (from 1 medium papaya)

    • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

    • 3 Tablespoon fresh lime juice

    • 1 Tablespoon fish sauce

    • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar

  • 2

    In a large bowl, stir together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, coconut cream, cilantro, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, cumin, lime zest and 2 teaspoons lime juice until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

    • 1 Pound ground chicken thigh meat

    • 1/2 Cup panko or gluten-free breadcrumbs

    • 1/4 Cup coconut cream

    • 1/2 Cup fresh cilantro, chopped

    • 2 Clove garlic, minced

    • 1/2 Teaspoon ground ginger

    • 2 Teaspoon Kosher salt

    • 1 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    • 1 Teaspoon ground cumin

    • 2 Teaspoon freshly grated lime zest

    • 2 Teaspoon fresh lime juice

  • 3

    If the mixture seems too wet or dry adjust with breadcrumbs or coconut milk until it stays together.

  • 4

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and curry powder. Set aside.

    • 1/2 Cup mayonnaise

    • 1 1/2 Teaspoon curry powder

  • 5

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature 450℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

    : 450 ˚F

  • 6

    Using your hands, form the chicken mixture into four equal patties. Brush each burger with vegetable oil on both sides.

    • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 7

    Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until the burgers reach 165℉ internally. Remove from the grill and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.

  • 8

    Place each burger on a leaf of lettuce then top with curry mayonnaise and pickled papaya slaw. Top with a second lettuce leaf and serve.

    • 4 hamburger buns

  • 9

    Alternatively, use regular hamburger buns and pile high with the burgers, curry mayonnaise and papaya slaw. Enjoy!

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