Homemade burgers always taste better than when you buy them ready-made, especially if you grill them in the Big Green Egg. With the delicious garnish, you’ll also give this chicken burger sandwich an extra tasty flavour boost.

INGREDIENTS

CHICKEN BURGER

1 shallot
1 clove of garlic
1 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
800 g minced chicken (preferably from chicken thighs)
2 tbsp Panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 tbsp sambal badjak
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Madras curry powder
1 tsp smoked paprika powder (sweet)
Sea salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil

BUNS & GARNISH

4 slices Coppa di Parma or breakfast bacon
1 (sweet, white) onion
1 tbsp olive oil
4 brioche hamburger buns
2 gherkins
8 frisée lettuce leaves
4 slices of cheddar
2 tbsp BBQ sauce of your choice
2 tbsp mayonnaise

IN ADVANCE

For the chicken burger, peel and chop the shallot. Peel the garlic and chop finely. Finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
Mix the minced meat with the remaining ingredients for the chicken burger, except the olive oil. Divide the mince into 4 equal portions and form them into burgers. Cover with cling film and place them in the fridge for at least 60 minutes.