Spicy Honey Chicken Burgers

Mini spicy honey chicken burgers featuring tender boneless thighs glazed in a sweet heat sauce, creamy mayo, and crisp lettuce on toasted butter rolls.

Ingredients

• 500 g boneless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 3 tbsp hot sauce
• 3 tbsp honey
• 100 ml heavy cream
• 1 pack dinner rolls
• 30 g butter
• 150 g iceberg lettuce
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise

Instructions

1. 1Season and Sear Chicken

   

   Place boneless chicken thighs in a flat pan with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, and Aleppo pepper flakes, then stir-fry thoroughly and cook for 4-5 minutes.

   Tip: Ensure the spices are evenly distributed over the chicken pieces for consistent flavor.
2. 2Add Light Soy Sauce

   

   Pour light soy sauce into the pan containing the cooked chicken mixture, mixing well to combine flavors while stirring constantly.

   Tip: Stir constantly while adding liquids to prevent sticking.
3. 3Add Hot Sauce and Honey

   

   Pour light soy sauce, hot sauce, and honey into the chicken mixture in the pan, mixing well to combine all the flavors.

   Tip: Stir thoroughly to ensure the honey coats all the chicken pieces evenly before adding dairy.
4. 4Pour in Heavy Cream

   

   Pour heavy cream into the pan with the chicken and sauce mixture, then turn the heat to high while stirring continuously.

   Tip: Keep stirring constantly to prevent the cream from curdling and to help build a smooth sauce.
5. 5Garnish with Herbs

   

   Sprinkle additional herbs and spices onto the simmering chicken mixture while continuing to stir.

   Tip: Fresh herbs add a vibrant pop of color and freshness to the rich sauce.
6. 6Toast the Dinner Rolls

   

   Place butter in a flat pan over low to medium-low heat, then place the dinner roll halves cut-side down to toast until golden brown and crispy at the edges.

   Tip: Watch the heat closely so the butter browns nicely without burning the bread.
7. 7Pipe Mayonnaise on Bun

   

   Pipe a line of mayonnaise onto the toasted surface of the bread bun to add creaminess to the slider.

   Tip: Use a piping bag or squeeze bottle for an even distribution across the bun surface.
8. 8Add Honey Chicken to Bun

   

   Spoon the cooked honey chicken pieces and sauce onto the mayonnaise-covered bun.

   Tip: Make sure to include some extra sauce from the pan to keep the chicken juicy.

Storage & Reheating

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