Vietnamese "Banh Mi" Chicken Burger

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

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a delicious twist on a classic? Introducing the Vietnamese "Banh Mi" Chicken Burger! This dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a delightful way to indulge in the vibrant and bold flavors characteristic of Vietnamese cuisine. Imagine biting into a juicy chicken burger that’s infused with fragrant spices, fresh herbs, and a hint of umami goodness!

This burger is designed with health-conscious food lovers in mind, as it’s completely dairy-free and offers a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbs, making it a wholesome meal choice for any time of the day. The crunchy pickled vegetables provide a tangy contrast, perfectly complementing the savory chicken and the earthy shiitake mushrooms sautéed to perfection.

Not only is this recipe a great way to impress family and friends at gatherings, but it's also a simple and satisfying way to explore new culinary horizons. Ready in just 45 minutes, this flavorful Banh Mi Chicken Burger serves up to four people, making it perfect for a cozy dinner or a lively lunch. Dive into this culinary adventure, and treat yourself to a bite of Vietnam right at home!

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 
  •  hamburger buns whole-wheat
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  •  radishes thinly sliced
  • 2.5 teaspoon salt divided
  • 0.3 cup scallions chopped
  • teaspoons sesame oil 
  • 0.5 pound mushroom caps 
  • teaspoons soya sauce 
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • ounces spicy 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