Did you hear that folks? I liked these Herbed Chicken Burgers so much as is that I entirely skipped the cheese. Usually when I make burgers I eat a burger with cheese on it and then snack on a piece for fun. Here I skip it entirely because they are so so good as they are and because the cheese kinda messes with the fresh taste of that herb laden sauce.
The Burger!
The Pakistani in me also loves how these burgers have flavours that are so familiar - the cilantro, the mint, a little bit of garlic. This burger gives me some serious hara masala vibes, but in the best way possible. One of my favourite things about burgers is that they come together so quick. This one has a hefty amount of bread crumbs which makes it pretty filling while the minced cilantro, mint, and scallions add an unexpected fresh flavour. A dash of soy sauce rounds it all out.
The SAUCE!
Now let’s talk sauce, shall we? I like this particularly sauce so much that I double down on it when I make it so that I can put it on grilled chicken in sandwiches and even dunk some veggies in it. I am saying veggies so that you are impressed with my healthy eating, but potatoes are a vegetable right? The sauce comes together in a cinch and just requires some mincing of scallions, mint, cilantro. If you have a handy dandy chopped then you can use that. I coarsely chop and then run my knife threw it several times.
Make it Spicy (ier)
This burger is one of the few things that I don’t feel the urge to add some “mirch masala” to. Instead I simply mince a jalapeno (seeds or not) and add it to the chicken mix. I try to keep it kid friendly but you can absolutely put in minced thai green chilies instead for extra oomph. Then when it comes time to assemble add a few extra sliced ones for good measure. Hot sauce is also always an option! Looking for another fun burger recipe? Then I totally recommend these Thai inspired Chicken Sliders! Made the Herbed Chicken Burger? Tag me in your recreations on Instagram @flourandspiceblog and rate the recipe below!
