Tandoori Chicken Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 hamburger buns
• Your favorite burger toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, etc.

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, yogurt, garam masala, cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric, coriander, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mix together until combined and let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape into patties.
3. Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat and cook the burgers for 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
4. Serve the burgers on toasted buns with your favorite burger toppings.

Interesting Facts

• Tandoori chicken is a popular Indian dish usually cooked in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven.
• Garam masala is a blend of spices commonly used in Indian cooking.
• The yogurt used in this recipe helps to tenderize the chicken and give it a unique flavor.