By Amanda Haas
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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Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.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 |
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 |
1/2 Cup | Mayonnaise |
1 1/2 Teaspoon | curry powder |
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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
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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.
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
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If the mixture seems too wet or dry adjust with breadcrumbs or coconut milk until it stays together.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and curry powder. Set aside.
1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
1 1/2 Teaspoon curry powder
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When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature 450℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
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Using your hands, form the chicken mixture into four equal patties. Brush each burger with vegetable oil on both sides.
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
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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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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.
8 Large leaves butter lettuce or 4 hamburger buns
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Alternatively, use regular hamburger buns and pile high with the burgers, curry mayonnaise and papaya slaw. Enjoy!