Asian Zucchini-and-Chicken Burgers Recipe

Name: Asian Zucchini-and-Chicken Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Burgers:; 1 pound ground chicken; 2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 2 teaspoons Asian chile paste (such as sambal oelek); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Sauce:; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha); 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; Garnish:; 4 hamburger buns - split, toasted and buttered; 4 lettuce leaves, or to taste; 4 tomato slices, or to taste; 4 red onion slices, or to taste

Servings: persons

Burgers:
1 pound ground chicken
2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 teaspoons Asian chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Sauce:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha)
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Garnish:
4 hamburger buns - split, toasted and buttered
4 lettuce leaves, or to taste
4 tomato slices, or to taste
4 red onion slices, or to taste

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Grease a baking sheet.
3
Mix ground chicken, zucchini, green onions, bread crumbs, chile paste, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, fish sauce, ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and salt in a large bowl.
4
Form into 4 patties and place on prepared baking sheet.
5
Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, flip, and continue baking until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes more.
6
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
7
Whisk mayonnaise, chile-garlic sauce, mustard, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon pepper together in a bowl.
8
Spread sauce onto cut sides of hamburger buns.
9
Stack lettuce, tomato, and onion onto one side of each bun.
10
Top vegetables with a burger and complete sandwiches with remaining bun halves.

1145

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Burgers:, 1 pound ground chicken, 2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry, 1/2 cup chopped green onions, and more.

Yes, Asian Zucchini-and-Chicken Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asian Zucchini-and-Chicken Burgers

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Variations & substitutions

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