Thai Chicken Burgers

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like Thai takeout. Except, of course, picky kids. My own personal picky kids were so annoying about what they would and would not eat. Especially when I will literally eat anything (almost). So I started to find ways around getting my kids to eat things that they may not otherwise eat.

Burgers are the best way to introduce more flavors! Kids can start small and then move into adding more as they realize how delicious everything really is - especially when it’s all together. But start small and put each item on their plate separately.

Thai Chicken Burgers

Serves 4

1.5 lb ground chicken

juice + zest of 1 lime

3 cloves grated garlic

¼ cup panko

2 tbs cilantro

2 tbs grated ginger

salt and pepper

brioche buns

2 carrots shredded

1 cucumber shredded

4 green onions, sliced

¼ cup peanut butter

2 tbs canola oil

1 tbs rice vinegar

1 tbs soy sauce

2 tbs chicken stock

STEP 1

Mix together chicken, lime, garlic, panko, cilantro, ginger and form into patties.

STEP 2

Whisk together peanut butter, canola oil, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and stock in a microwave proof bowl.  Heat in the microwave at one minute increments until peanut butter is soft and the mixture comes together easily.

STEP 3

While peanut sauce cooks, cook patties on the grill or in a grill pan.

STEP 4

Grate the carrot and cucumber into a bowl with sliced scallions.  Toss vegetables in half of the peanut sauce

STEP 5

Place patty on bun.  Top with vegetables.  Add extra peanut sauce as needed.

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