Chicken Shawarma Burger.
Prep time.
25 minutes, plus marinating time.
Cook time.
10 minutes.
Total time.
35 minutes.
Serves.
4.
Everything you love about a Mediterranean shawarma, in the form of a burger! With a tender and flavourful chicken fillet, a delicious garlic yogurt sauce, tangy pickled onions, served on an indulgent ACE® Brioche Gourmet Bun, this Chicken Shawarma Burger is soon to become a fan favourite.
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).
INSTRUCTIONSFor the Pickled 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)For the 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.For the 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.(Alternate- use roasted garlic mayonnaise in place of Greek yogurt and raw garlic)To AssembleToast 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.This recipe is from ACE Bakery®.
