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Gochujang Chicken Burgers

Spicy Gochujang Chicken Burgers with Creamy Slaw Bliss

This Gochujang Chicken Burger combines sweet and spicy flavors in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect dinner choice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thigh Fillets Moist and flavorful.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornflour For crispy coating.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For a golden crust.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 1 cup Milk Dairy-free option available.
  • Oil Vegetable Oil For frying.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Creamy base.
  • 3 tablespoons Gochujang Paste Star ingredient.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly squeezed preferable.
  • 1/2 cup Soured Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Chilli Sauce Adds an extra kick.
For the Slaw
  • 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce Satisfying crunch.
  • 1 large Carrot Shredded.
  • 1 large Cucumber Added freshness.
  • 1 tablespoon Palm or Light Brown Sugar To sweeten slaw.
  • 2 tablespoons Cider Vinegar Provides acidity.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Coriander Leaves Fresh herb.
For the Buns
  • 4 pieces Kara Milk Buns Soft and buttery.

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • medium bowl
  • Shallow Dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, gochujang paste, lime juice, soured cream, and sriracha until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, mix the sugar with shredded carrot, diced cucumber, cider vinegar, and chopped coriander. Toss and let sit to develop flavors.
  3. Whisk together cornflour and all-purpose flour in a shallow dish. Coat chicken thighs in the mixture and dip in egg, then back in flour.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Fry chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Toast the milk buns until golden. Layer the bottom bun with lettuce, fried chicken, slaw, and drizzle sauce. Top with the other bun.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh lime juice and crunchy vegetables for the best texture and taste.

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