Sunday, June 29, 2008

Grilled Chicken Burgers

Chicken "burgers" are a staple in our summer menu. Free-range organic ground chicken is pretty easy to find at co-ops or Whole Foods (it'll be great when Sweetland Farm is ready with their chicken). Making ground chicken is easy in the food processor, so find the best chicken you can to start with.

Ingredients:
1 lb ground chicken
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 green onions, minced
1 tsp thai red chili paste
2 tsp Kirkland organic seasoning (all ingredients are listed on label - nothing funky like "natural flavors" or other "spices," which usually means MSG)
1 free range organic egg (preferrably right from the farm)
1/4 c. organic whole grain bread crumbs or a variation

Mix together and form four patties. Grill to 160 degrees.

Variations:
Make your own teriyaki sauce and glaze the chicken patties while grilling:
1/2 c. naturally fermented soy sauce
1/2c. rapadura or honey or both
mnced ginger
minced garlic
arrowroot powder mixed with a little water
Cook until slightly reduced and it starts getting thick

If serving on sprouted wheat buns or pocket bread, use homemade mayo recipe from Nourishing Traditions, page 137. Serve with avocado slices, red onion, lettuce, tomato.

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