Portuguese Chicken Burger
Bring bold, zesty flavors to your table with this mouthwatering Portuguese Chicken Burger recipe! Featuring tender, juicy chicken thighs marinated in a spicy, smoky peri-peri sauce with hints of garlic, lemon, and paprika, this burger is a sensational fusion of heat and tang. Grilled to perfection and paired with melty cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and red onion, all nestled in buttery, toasted burger buns, this creation is the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet twist. Perfect for summer barbecues or a quick weeknight dinner, these burgers are easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Serve them with crispy fries or a vibrant side salad for a complete, flavorful meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 4 tablespoons peri-peri sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces burger buns
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato (sliced)
- 0.5 medium red onion (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 pieces cheddar cheese slices
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the peri-peri sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor).
Heat a grill pan or barbecue over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
While the chicken is cooking, lightly butter the insides of the burger buns and toast them on the grill or in a skillet until golden and crisp.
Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
Place a lettuce leaf on the bun, followed by the grilled chicken thigh, a slice of cheddar cheese, a few slices of tomato, and red onion.
Top with the other half of the bun and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
Serve the Portuguese Chicken Burgers immediately with a side of fries or a fresh salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2821 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.8 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.4 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 770 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 5197 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.7 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 174.5 g | 349% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1118 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2064 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
