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Grilled chicken burger with korean spices and sauce.

Korean BBQ Grilled Chicken Burgers

This spicy Korean grilled chicken burger is the healthy answer to BBQ. Brushed with a honey-kissed Korean BBQ sauce, topped with a fresh crunchy vegetable coleslaw on a bed of avocado to keep it all light and healthy.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 31 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

  • Chicken and Burgers:
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 burger buns
  • 1 avocado, mashed with salt, pepper, and lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

Korean BBQ Sauce:

Coleslaw:

  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • ½ cup fresh sweet corn
  • 2 medium carrots, grated
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt, can use fat free if desired
  • 2 teaspoon mustard
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

Preheat the Grill:

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Prepare the Chicken:

  • Thin out the chicken breasts so they are even throughout for uniform cooking.
  • Brush both sides of the chicken with olive oil.
  • Lightly oil the grill grates with olive oil.

Grill the Chicken:

  • Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 8 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Make the Korean BBQ Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Gochujang, honey, and toasted sesame oil.
  • Brush the chicken with the BBQ sauce during the last 5-10 minutes of grilling to avoid burning.

Prepare the Coleslaw:

  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, corn kernels, and grated carrots.
  • Add the Greek yogurt, mustard, and lemon juice.
  • Stir well to mix until everything is well-coated.

Assemble the Burgers:

  • Mash the avocado with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, then spread it over the bottom halves of the burger buns.
  • Cut the grilled chicken breasts in half so they fit on the buns.
  • Place the chicken on top of the avocado spread.
  • Top with a generous serving of coleslaw.
  • Cover with the top halves of the buns and serve.

Notes

  • Cooking Without a Grill: If you don't have access to a grill, you can use a skillet or grill pan: Heat the skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Brush the BBQ sauce onto the chicken during the last few minutes of cooking.
  • Coleslaw Variations: Add chopped cilantro, scallions, or sliced jalapeños to the coleslaw for extra flavor.
  • Avocado Spread: Mash the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
  • Grill the burger buns: Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or in the skillet for extra flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 830kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 1678mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 41.7mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 3.5mg
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