How to Create a Delicious Teriyaki Chicken Burger at Home?

Q: Can I use bone-in chicken thighs for this recipe?
A: It’s best to use boneless chicken thighs for easier preparation and eating.

Q: How long should I marinate the chicken?
A: Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes.

Q: What can I use if I don’t have teriyaki sauce?
A: You can make a simple teriyaki-like sauce using soy sauce, honey, and a bit of sugar and black pepper.

Teriyaki Chicken Burger

Notes

Ingredients:
  • Chicken thighs, 4 pieces (boneless)
  • Hamburger buns, as needed
  • Cabbage, as needed
  • Tomato, as needed
  • Cheese slices, as needed
  • For the marinade:
  • Chicken sauce, as needed
  • Light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons
  • Dark soy sauce, 3 tablespoons
  • Sugar, 3 grams
  • Black pepper powder, as needed
  • Cooking wine, as needed
  • Honey, 1 tablespoon
Instructions:
  1. Marinate the boneless chicken thighs with chicken sauce, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, and cooking wine.
  2. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Blanch the cabbage in salted water until just cooked, then drain. Slice the tomato.
  4. Heat a pan, add oil, and cook the marinated chicken thighs until both sides are browned.
  5. Add the marinade to the pan, cover, and cook on low heat.
  6. Cook until the sauce is reduced by about 90%, then add a tablespoon of honey.
  7. Cook for a few more seconds, then turn off the heat.
  8. Halve the hamburger buns. Place a piece of cooked chicken thigh on the bottom half of each bun.
  9. Top with cabbage and tomato slices, then a cheese slice.
  10. Cover with the top half of the bun. Drizzle with extra teriyaki sauce if desired.
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Nutrition:
  • Calories: Approximately 450-550 per burger (varies based on size and ingredients)
  • Protein: High
  • Carbohydrates: Moderate
  • Fat: Moderate