Name: Peri-Peri Style Chicken Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, halved lengthways (to make 4 steaks); 4 brioche rolls; Coleslaw; 4 slices cheese; Chilli mayo to serve (see note 1); 1 tbsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp olive oil

Ingredients

Scale

2 chicken breasts, halved lengthways (to make 4 steaks)
4 brioche rolls
Coleslaw
4 slices cheese
Chilli mayo to serve (see note 1)

Marinade

1 tbsp sweet paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Place the chicken in a medium-sized bowl along with the marinade ingredients. Use your hands to coat.
Heat a large skillet on medium heat and cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes. Turn once halfway and add 1/4 cup of water to help loosen the crispy bits. Rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve the brioche buns topped with coleslaw, the cooked chicken, sliced cheese and the chilli mayonanaise.

Notes

Note 1 – Mix together 1 part chilli oil, 2 parts whole egg mayonnaise and a squeeze of lemon or lime juice.

MAKE AHEAD – Marinate the chicken and refrigerate for up to three days before cooking. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before cooking.

LEFTOVERS – Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Microwave to reheat. Not suitable to freeze.

Author: Nicole
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Category: burger
Method: pan, assemble
Cuisine: South African

Keywords: easy peri peri marinade, peri peri chicken, peri peri chicken burgers