Gochujang Chicken Burgers with Kimchi Bacon Jam

Shared by Miso

Wow wow wow! These Gochujang Chicken Burgers are next-level good. And a perfectly sweet-spicy kimchi bacon jam piled high on top? Yes, please!

Nutrition

• ground chicken
  454 g
• panko breadcrumbs
  0.5 cup
• gochujang sauce
  2 tbsp
• garlic powder
  0.5 tsp
• coarse kosher salt
  1 tsp
• avocado oil or olive oil
  1 tbsp
• bacon
  6 pcs
• kimchi
  1.5 cup
• brown sugar
  2 tbsp
• buns
  4 pcs
• gouda cheese
  4 pcs
• cilantro or greens
  1 g
• mayo
  2 tbsp
• cucumber slices
  1 g

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon pieces. Fry until golden and crispy and fat has rendered. Drain off some of the oil (optional) and add the kimchi and brown sugar to the pan. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until caramelized and bubbly.

2. 2

   Mix the chicken, panko, gochujang, garlic powder, and salt until well-combined. Form into 4-5 burger patties.

3. 3

   Transfer burgers to a large skillet. Add a swish of avocado oil and pan-fry until golden on the exterior and 165 degrees on the interior.

4. 4

   Toast your buns on the skillet; serve burgers on toasted buns with a layer of kimchi bacon jam, greens of choice, and mayo.