Spiced Chicken Burger

Method:

1. In a bowl, add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground turmeric, salt and pepper, followed by half a teaspoon of ground clove, ground ginger and ground cinnamon.

2. Mix together and sprinkle generously over the chicken thighs making sure they are completely coated. Set the chicken aside for 20 mins.

3. Add 1 cup of basil leaves to plain mayo and blitz with a stick blender until basil leaves are combined. If the mayo is too thick add a bit of pineapple juice.

4. Prepare the remaining condiments, i.e. shred the lettuce, slice the tomato, avocado, cheese and drain the pineapple from juices (please don’t buy in syrup).

5. To cook the chicken, in medium heat pan, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and then lay your thigh fillets in the pan, they should sizzle as they touch. If they don’t, you need more heat.

6. *Optional but recommend* Cover the chicken with baking paper and place a heavy pot on top of the chicken, this will help create a nice crispy edge.

7. Cook the chicken for 6 minutes each side, turn off the heat and let chicken rest while you toast the buns.

8. If not pre-cut, cut the buns in half and in a clean dry pan, on medium heat toast the cut side until golden brown. Remove to assemble.

My go to assembly order

• Bottom bun
• Basil mayo
• Cheese
• Chicken
• Lettuce
• Pineapple
• Tomatoes
• Avocado
• Basil mayo
• Burger lid

Enjoy on its own or with some crispy sweet potato wedges!