Delicious Chicken Burger With Unagi Sauce Recipe

Name: Delicious Chicken Burger With Unagi Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken Patties; 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped; 6 tablespoons butter, divided; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/3 cups buttermilk, divided; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 teaspoon onion salt; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 2 cups chicken, finely chopped (fresh or left over from another dish); 1 cup Japanese-style bread crumbs; 2 cups water (omit if using left over chicken); Chicken Burger; 4 chicken, patties; 2 big white onions, sliced; 4 buns or 8 slices of white loaf bread; 2 tablespoons japanese mayonnaise or 2 tablespoons any mayonnaise; 4 tablespoons japanese eel soy sauce (Unagi Sauce); 1/4 teaspoon japanese chili powder (Toragashi Powder) (optional)

Servings: persons

Chicken Patties
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
6 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups buttermilk, divided
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 cups chicken, finely chopped (fresh or left over from another dish)
1 cup Japanese-style bread crumbs
2 cups water (omit if using left over chicken)
Chicken Burger
4 chicken, patties
2 big white onions, sliced
4 buns or 8 slices of white loaf bread
2 tablespoons japanese mayonnaise or 2 tablespoons any mayonnaise
4 tablespoons japanese eel soy sauce (Unagi Sauce)
1/4 teaspoon japanese chili powder (Toragashi Powder) (optional)

1
Chicken Patties :
2
If using fresh ground chicken, season chicken with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Simmer in 2 cups of water until ground chicken turned white in color. Drain and set aside. If using left-over chicken, finely chopped left over chicken and set aside.
3
In a medium saucepan, saute onion and celery in 3 tbsp butter until tender. Stir in flour until smooth. Add 1 cup milk; mix well. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes
4
Add parsley, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, onion salt and celery salt. Add the chicken, Remove from heat. Chill until completely cooled.
5
Shape into 6 round patties or square, as desired (using about 1/3 cup mixture for each patty*.).
6
Roll in crumbs, then dip into remaining 1/3 cup buttermilk; Roll again in crumbs. (Patties may be frozen at this point).
7
In a skillet, cook patties in remaining 3 tbsp butter for 3 minutes on each side.
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*For frozen patties, cook in butter for 5 - 6 minutes on each side or until golden and heated through.
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Chicken Burger :
10
In another hot pan, sear whole onion slices until golden brown and caramelized.
11
Assemble the burgers. Spread bottom half with Japanese mayonnaise. Then sprinkle with Toragashi Powder (optional). Set chicken patty in bun or slice of loaf bread and top with a few seared onion slices.
12
Spread Unagi Sauce on the onions.
13
Cover with top bun or slice of loan bread.

1188

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken Patties, 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped, 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped, 6 tablespoons butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Delicious Chicken Burger With Unagi Sauce 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!

Delicious Chicken Burger With Unagi Sauce

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