Vietnamese "Banh Mi" Chicken Burger

Dairy Free
Health score
22%
Vietnamese "Banh Mi" Chicken Burger
45 min.
4
483kcal

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If you’re looking to spice up your lunch or dinner routine, look no further than this delightful Vietnamese “Banh Mi” Chicken Burger! Inspired by the traditional flavors of the classic Banh Mi sandwich, this recipe offers a unique twist that delivers the same bold taste in a burger format. Packed with juicy ground chicken, fragrant herbs, and vibrant pickled veggies, this burger is sure to impress your family and friends.

What makes this dish even more appealing is that it's completely dairy-free, making it perfect for those following a dairy-free lifestyle. The burger patties are enriched with silky tofu and fresh scallions, ensuring you get a satisfying bite every time. Plus, a quick sauté of shiitake mushrooms in savory sesame oil adds a depth of flavor that elevates the entire dish.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves four, making it ideal for a weeknight family meal or a casual gathering. With layers of crunch from pickled vegetables, and the fresh burst of cilantro and bean sprouts, your taste buds will dance with joy! Indulge in this hearty yet healthy meal that boasts only 483 calories per serving. Whip up these Banh Mi Chicken Burgers today and bring a taste of Vietnam to your table!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 
  • cup bean sprouts 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black divided
  • 0.1 teaspoon brown sugar 
  • medium carrots peeled sliced into ribbons
  • bunch cilantro leaves chopped
  • small cucumber thinly sliced
  •  eggs 
  • 1.3 pounds ground chicken 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  •  hawaiian rolls whole-wheat
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  •  radishes thinly sliced
  • 2.5 teaspoon salt divided
  • 0.3 cup spring onion chopped
  • teaspoons sesame oil 
  • 0.5 pound mushroom caps 
  • teaspoons soya sauce 
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • ounces tofu firm
  • cup vinegar white

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • pot

Directions

  1. In a glass bowl, combine cucumber, carrot andradishes. In a small pot, bring white vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt,sugar and 1 cup water to a boil; pour over vegetablesand refrigerate until pickled, 1 hour.
  2. Heat oven to 400°F.In a food processor, pulse tofu, egg, scallions, 1/4 teaspoonpepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt until combined, 30seconds. In a bowl, fold tofu mixture into chicken; forminto 4 patties. Grease a 12" x 12" baking sheet with oliveoil.
  3. Bake burgers until internal temperature reaches165°F, 20 minutes. In a medium skillet, heat sesame oil.Sauté shiitakes, 2 minutes.
  4. Add soy sauce, apple cidervinegar, cumin, brown sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoonpepper; cook 2 minutes. Divide burgers, mushrooms,pickled salad, bean sprouts and cilantro among buns.
  5. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories483kcal
Protein31.08%
Fat41.64%
Carbs27.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
119.73
Glycemic Load
15.21
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
27.534782596256%

Flavonoids

Pelargonidin
1.89mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:482.84kcal
24.14%
Fat:22.07g
33.96%
Saturated Fat:4.98g
31.12%
Carbohydrates:32.54g
10.85%
Net Carbohydrates:28.47g
10.35%
Sugar:8.42g
9.35%
Cholesterol:162.82mg
54.27%
Sodium:1958.6mg
85.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.07g
74.14%
Vitamin B3:12.46mg
62.28%
Vitamin A:2841.83IU
56.84%
Vitamin B6:1.02mg
50.9%
Selenium:33.42µg
47.75%
Phosphorus:420.19mg
42.02%
Vitamin B2:0.71mg
41.68%
Vitamin K:38.64µg
36.8%
Potassium:1170.93mg
33.46%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.43%
Vitamin B1:0.45mg
30.2%
Vitamin B5:2.84mg
28.38%
Iron:4.31mg
23.97%
Zinc:3.41mg
22.73%
Folate:85.25µg
21.31%
Magnesium:69.28mg
17.32%
Copper:0.33mg
16.49%
Vitamin B12:0.98µg
16.29%
Fiber:4.07g
16.28%
Calcium:159.28mg
15.93%
Vitamin C:8.32mg
10.09%
Vitamin E:1.38mg
9.17%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
2.98%
Source:Epicurious