Spicy Gochujang Chicken Burgers with Kimchi Jam
These spicy chicken burgers are infused with gochujang and topped with a flavorful kimchi jam, offering a unique twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 4 burger buns whole grain or brioche
- 1 cup fresh lettuce leaves
- 1 avocado thinly sliced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 cup kimchi finely chopped
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine kimchi, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, and water over medium heat.
- Stir occasionally and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened, then cool.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken with gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, black pepper, panko, and egg.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape into patties.
- Preheat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat and cook patties for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and lime juice, adding gochujang for extra spice if desired.
- Toast the burger buns until golden, then spread spicy mayo on the bottom half.
- Layer with lettuce, a chicken patty, avocado slices, and kimchi jam, then cap with the top bun.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Notes
For extra flavor, add more gochujang to the spicy mayo.