Thai Sweet Chili Turkey Burger
Beyond the Basic Burger: Introducing the Thai Sweet Chili Turkey Burger
Tired of the same old burger routine? Prepare to ignite your taste buds with a burger experience that’s anything but ordinary! This Thai Sweet Chili Turkey Burger takes lean ground turkey and infuses it with the vibrant, zesty, and subtly spicy flavors of Thai cuisine, creating a patty that’s incredibly juicy, flavorful, and truly unforgettable.
Forget dry, bland turkey burgers. This recipe transforms them into a culinary adventure, where the sweet and savory notes of authentic Thai sweet chili sauce meet the fresh aromatics of ginger, garlic, and cilantro. Served on a toasted bun with pickled cucumbers, delicious cabbage and perhaps a cooling dollop of sriracha mayo, this burger is a perfect balance of textures and tastes. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy a lighter burger without sacrificing an ounce of flavor. Get ready to ditch the barbecue rut and discover your new favorite burger with this sensational Thai Sweet Chili Turkey Burger!
- Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 35-45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
Ingredients
Pickled Cucumbers
- 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 Fresno chile or red jalapeno, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 c plus 2 tbsp lime juice, divided
- 2 1/2 tsp brown sugar, divided
- salt
Cabbage Mixture
- 3 cups purple & green cabbage mix with carrots
- 2 Tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp basil, finely chopped
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 tsp powdered ginger
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp sweet Thai chili sauce
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp sriracha sauce
Turkey Patties
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 brioche or potato buns, toasted
Instructions
Make your pickled cucumbers:
- In a medium saucepan on the stovetop add the water, lime juice, brown sugar and salt. Head until simmering. Pour over cucumbers and chilis making sure they are fully covered (submerged). Let sit until ready to use.
Make your cabbage mixture:
- In a mixing bowl add in your fish sauce, salt, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, powdered sugar, scallions, basil, cilantro and mix together. Lastly add your cabbage/carrots mixture and stir until it is all well combined. Let sit until ready to use.
Make your sauce:
- Add in your mayo, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey and sriracha sauce into a small mixing bowl and stir until everything is combined. Set aside (in the refrigerator) until ready to assemble burgers.
Prepare your turkey burger patties:
- Add in all of your burger ingredients into a large bowl and mix thoroughly until well incorporated. Form into 4 burger patties.
- Pre-heat your grill or skillet on your stovetop. Grill/cook, turning halfway through, until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- In another skillet or on your grill – toast your buns until barely golden and get ready to assemble your burger.
Assemble burgers:
- With your toasted bun ready, add your sauce, burger, picked cucumber/chilies and then cabbage on top. Add your bun top (with more sauce if you’d like) to make the most delicious burger & enjoy!
Keywords: Main Dish, Dinner, Burger, Turkey Burger, Thai, Sweet Chili, Cabbage, Pickled Cucumber
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