Jammin’ Jerk Chicken Burgers with Pineapple Salsa + Lime Mayo
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Jammin’ Jerk Chicken Burgers with Pineapple Salsa + Lime Mayo
Jammin’ Jerk Chicken Burgers with Pineapple Salsa + Lime Mayo
Juicy, spicy, tangy and just the right amount of messy - these burgers bring a taste of the islands to your kitchen! Perfect for when you want big flavour without firing up the BBQ.🌴🍍
Servings: 4
Keywords: Burgers, Jerk, Chicken burgers, Jerk Chicken
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 22 mins
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 6 Tbsps cornflour
- 3 Tbsps Spicecraft Jammin’ Jerk Rub
- 2 tsps Spicecraft Smokey Garlic Salt
- 2 Tbsps cooking oil (for frying)
For the Salsa:
- 1 cup pineapple, finely chopped
- ½ cucumber, diced
- ½ red capsicum, diced
- ¼ red onion, finely diced
- 2 Tbsps olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- good handful of coriander - chopped
- ½ tsp Spicecraft Pimped Pepper - to taste
- 1 tsp crushed chilli paste or your favourite hot sauce (optional, if you like a bit of kick!)
For The Lime Mayo:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 ½ tsp Spicecraft Smokey Garlic Salt
To Assemble:
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- Shredded lettuce
Instructions
Prep the chicken:
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel. In a bowl, mix cornflour, Jammin’ Jerk Rub, and Smokey Garlic Salt. Add chicken and toss until evenly coated.
Pan-fry to perfection:
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes each side, until golden, crisp-edged, and cooked through. Set aside to rest for a few minutes.
Make the salsa:
- Combine pineapple, cucumber, capsicum, coriander and red onion in a bowl. Add olive oil, lime juice, Pimped Pepper, and chilli (if using). Toss to coat, then set aside.
Whip up the jerk mayo:
- In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lime juice, and Smokey Garlic Salt. Mix until smooth. Taste and adjust, adding more lime or Smokey Garlic Salt, until its to your liking. - Chill until ready to serve.
Build your burger:
- Spread a generous layer of lime mayo on both buns. Add shredded lettuce, a juicy chicken thigh, and a spoonful of pineapple salsa. Crown with the bun lid and press gently.
Enjoy:
- Time to dig in - spicy, creamy, fresh, and full of that good Jerk flavour!” 😋
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