Shelly's Recipe

PACIFIC RIM CHICKEN BURGERS W/ GINGER MAYO

Category: Burgers

1 1/4 lbs ground chicken
2/3 cup panko
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp Asian hot chili sauce
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup bottled teriyaki glaze
4 tsp honey
4 sesame buns, split and toasted
4 leaves red lettuce
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
Ginger Mayonnaise (recipe follows)
Cilantro sprigs

In large bowl, mix together chicken, panko, egg, onions, cilantro, garlic, chili sauce and salt. With oiled hands, form into 4 patties.

In small bowl, mix together teriyaki glaze and honey. In large nonstick fry pan over medium high heat, place oil. Add chicken and cook, turning and brushing with teriyaki glaze, about 10 minutes or until done.

Place burgers on toasted buns and top with lettuce, cucumber and Ginger Mayonnaise. Garnish with additional cilantro and cucumber slices. Makes 4 servings.

Ginger Mayonnaise: In small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp sweet pickle relish, 2 tsp minced fresh ginger, 2 tsp lime juice, 1 clove garlic (minced) and 1/4 tsp salt.