Thai Chicken Slaw Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 head cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 hamburger buns

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, cilantro, red onion, garlic, ginger, chili garlic sauce, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until combined.
2. Form the mixture into 6 patties. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Working in batches, cook the patties for 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, mint, and basil. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to combine.
4. To assemble the burgers, place a patty on each bun and top with a generous scoop of slaw. Serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

• Thai cuisine is known for its balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors.
• The combination of peanut butter and lime juice gives the slaw a flavorful and creamy texture.
• Ground chicken is a great alternative to ground beef and makes for a lighter burger.
• Cilantro is also known as Chinese parsley and has a bright, herbal flavor.