tandoori chicken burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons ground red chile pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons non-fat plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon tandoori paste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• mix chicken, red onion, cilantro, chili powder, yogurt, tandoori paste, lemon juice, parsley, cumin, red pepper flakes, garlic paste, ginger paste, and garam masala together in a bowl; cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• stir bread crumbs and egg into chicken mixture; form into patties. arrange patties on a baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes per side.
• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook burgers in the hot oil until browned, 7 to 8 minutes per side. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).