Chicken Shawarma Burger with Garlic Yogurt.
Prep time.
25.
Cook time.
10.
Total time.
35.
Serves.
4.
Warm, aromatic, and full of bold flavour, this Chicken Shawarma Burger brings a delicious Middle Eastern-inspired twist to your table. Juicy, spice-infused chicken patties are layered with crisp vegetables, tangy pickled onions, and a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, all served on soft ACE Bakery® Brioche Gourmet Buns. It’s a vibrant, flavour-packed burger that balances richness with freshness in every bite.
Ingredients4 ACE Bakery® Brioche Gourmet Buns, Sliced1 large red onion¾ cup red or white wine vinegar2 tbsp. granulated Sugar1.5lb ground chicken (Alternate- 4 chicken breasts, butterflied)2 tbsp. Shawarma seasoning1 lemon, zest and juice, dividedSalt and pepper1 egg½ cup Greek Yogurt3 cloves fresh garlic cloves, finely grated or very finely minced into a paste with salt3 tbsp. Italian Parsley, wash, dried and choppedCucumber, sliced1 large tomato, sliced2 large leaves Green Leaf Lettuce6 tbsp. prepared Hummus (optional).
InstructionsPickled OnionsPeel and finely slice the onion and place in a heatproof bowl or jar with a lid.In a small saucepan, bring to a boil 1/2 cup water, vinegar, sugar, a few grinds of fresh cracked black pepper, and 1 tsp. salt. Pour over sliced onions, and mix well so the onions are submerged in the pickling liquid.Set aside to cool for a minimum of 30 minutes.Cover and refrigerate remaining onions for another use.(Alternate- use thinly sliced red onion in the final burger assembly with the tomato and cucumber)Chicken BurgersIn a medium-sized bowl, mix ground chicken, shawarma seasoning, ½ zest and juice of lemon, 2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. pepper, and egg. Form into 4 patties and set aside.When ready for assembly, cook burgers on an oiled grill pre-heated to 350°F for approx. 5 minutes per side, or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.Serve immediately.Garlic YogurtIn a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, garlic, remaining zest and juice of ½ lemon, salt, and pepper to taste. Set aside for 30 minutes in the fridge.AssemblyToast Buns on the top rack of the BBQ, or under broiler if desired.On the bottom bun spread 1.5 tbsp. of Hummus (if using) or 1 tbsp. Garlic yogurt, followed by lettuce, cooked chicken shawarma patty, 1 slice of tomato, 2-3 slices of cucumber, and 2 tbsp. pickled onions.Spread 2 tbsp. garlic yogurt on top bun and place on top of burger.
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