Kushiyaki Chicken Burger

The Kushiyaki Chicken Burger is a delightful fusion of Japanese flavors and classic burger elements, featuring tender chicken marinated in savory soy sauce and grilled to perfection. Served on a soft bun with fresh vegetables and a zesty wasabi mayo, this dish is a unique take on street food favorites.

Kushiyaki Chicken Burger
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Japanese
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken thigh fillets - 250 grams
  • Soy sauce - 30 ml
  • Mirin - 15 ml
  • Sake - 15 ml
  • Brown sugar - 10 grams
  • Garlic - 1 clove, minced
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Burger buns - 2 pieces
  • Lettuce leaves - 2 pieces
  • Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
  • Cucumber - 1/2 medium, sliced
  • Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons
  • Wasabi paste - 1 teaspoon

Steps

  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken thigh fillets to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and let marinate for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
  3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
  4. While the chicken is grilling, mix the mayonnaise and wasabi paste in a small bowl to create the wasabi mayo.
  5. Toast the burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by the grilled chicken, tomato slices, cucumber slices, and a generous spread of wasabi mayo. Top with the other half of the bun.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy your Kushiyaki Chicken Burger!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 34 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from chicken, supporting muscle growth and repair.
  • Includes healthy fats from sesame oil, which can promote heart health.

Tags

JapaneseHalalBurger