Name: Five-step Portuguese Chicken Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4

Five-step Portuguese Chicken Burgers

Try this easy and tasty burger recipe that can be served all year round at any spice level you choose.

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

10M

Total

25M

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Ingredients

2 x 300g chicken breast fillets

1/3 cup garlic aioli

4 butter lettuce leaves

2 vine-ripened tomatoes sliced

8 slices Gouda cheese, halved

4 large soft bread rolls, split, lightly toasted

MARINADE

1-2 medium red chillies, roughly chopped

3 cloves garlic

3cm piece ginger, chopped

2 tblsps olive oil

2 tblsps lemon juice

1½ tsp smoked paprika

Method

Step 1

To make marinade, process all ingredients in a small food processor until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 2

Cut each chicken fillet horizontally through the side to give two thin pieces. Place chicken between two sheets of baking paper. Using a rolling pin, gently pound to flatten slightly to an even thickness. Add to marinade in bowl. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Season with salt.

Step 3

Heat a lightly oiled, large, non-stick pan over a medium to high heat. Add chicken. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked.

Step 4

Combine aioli with 2 tsps water in a jug.

Step 5

Divide lettuce, sliced tomato, cheese, and chicken among the bases of the rolls. Drizzle over aioli. Replace tops.

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