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.
Prep Time
40 Min
Cook Time
10 Min
Pellets
Hickory
Ingredients
This recipe serves:
6
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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 |
main
| 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 |
| 8 Large | leaves butter lettuce or 4 hamburger buns |
Curry Mayo
| 1/2 Cup | Mayonnaise |
| 1 1/2 Teaspoon | curry powder |
Steps
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.
2
In a large bowl, stir together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, coconut cream, cilantro, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, cumin, lime zest, and 2 teaspoons of lime juice until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
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.
5
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature 450℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
6
Using your hands, form the chicken mixture into four equal patties. Brush each burger with vegetable oil on both sides.
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.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
165 ˚F / 74 ˚C
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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.
9
Alternatively, use regular hamburger buns and pile high with the burgers, curry mayonnaise and papaya slaw. Enjoy!
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