Grilled Thai Chicken Burgers with Papaya Slaw

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.

  Ingredients

  • 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 of lime juice until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

  Ingredients

  • 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.

  Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise

  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon curry powder

• 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.

  Ingredients

  • 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.

  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

• 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.

  Ingredients

  • 8 Large leaves butter lettuce or 4 hamburger buns

• 9

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