My family was so impressed by these Thai Turkey Burgers that they said they would actually pick it over a beef burger! That is saying a lot. The slaw is a must – the cold crunchiness contrasting with the soft, warm patty is totally awesome!
The Best Thai Turkey Burgers
Print RecipeIngredients
- TO MAKE THE BURGER:
- 1/2 cup of bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 pound of ground turkey or chicken
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- 2 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 scallions, finely diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon of lime zest
- 1 teaspoon red curry powder
- Salt and pepper
- TO MAKE THE SLAW:
- 1 bag broccoli slaw
- 1/4 cup mayo
- juice of 1 lime
- bunch of cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat for 15 minutes.
2. Combine and mix all the burger ingredients in a bowl. Make 5 decent sized patties from your mixture.
3. Grill the patties, flipping once for about 8 to 12 minutes, checking to make sure they are properly done before serving. Serve with broccoli slaw as a side or on top with toasted buns.
4. For slaw – Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 20 minutes so that the flavors mingle before serving.
