Sweet and Tangy Chicken Burgers
Juicy chicken burgers seasoned with warm spices and brushed with pomegranate molasses.Sweet, tangy, and perfectly balanced in flavor.Ready in just 30 minutes for an easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 pound ground lean chicken
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 4 whole wheat buns toasted
- 1 tomato thinly sliced
- 1 English cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion sliced
- Lettuce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion, cinnamon, coriander, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and parsley, cooking for another minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the onion mixture with ground chicken and yogurt. Mix until well combined.
- Season with remaining salt and pepper, then shape into 4 even patties.
- Cook patties in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side, until fully cooked (internal temp 165–170°F).
- Brush the burgers with pomegranate molasses and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the sweet and tangy chicken burgers on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and red onion.
Notes
- Serve with sweet potato fries or a fresh salad
- Add avocado slices for extra richness
- Use brioche-style halal buns for a softer texture