Curried Chicken Burgers with Chutney Mayonnaise
Cookbook
Recipe of the Week: Burgers: 52 Easy Recipes for Year-round Cooking
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

I have used this combination of classic Indian flavors on roast beef sandwiches, crab cakes, tuna sandwiches and salmon. I haven't yet found it to be a failure even in the most unusual settings.
MAKES4 BURGERS
Cooking Methodgrilling
CostInexpensive
Total Timeunder 1 hour
OccasionCasual Dinner Party, Family Get-together
Recipe Coursemain course
Equipmentgrill
Mealdinner, lunch
Taste and Texturecreamy, fruity, herby, meaty, savory, spiced, sweet
Type of Dishhamburger
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons mango chutney
- 1¼ to 1½ pounds ground chicken or turkey (1 package)
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coconut, toasted or not, plus extra for garnish (optional)
- 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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To make the chutney mayonnaise:
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Place the mayonnaise and chutney in a small bowl and mix until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 1 week.
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To make the burgers:
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Place the chicken, cilantro, curry, coconut and lime zest in a large bowl and, using your hands, mix until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
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Place the mixture on a work surface and divide into 4 balls of equal size. Form each into a patty about ¾ to 1 inch thick, tossing it back and forth between your hands.
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Handle the patties as little as possible; do not work more than necessary.
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Prepare a grill to medium-high. When the coals are glowing red, after 15 to 20 minutes, cover with the grate. After 5 minutes, use a wire brush to thoroughly clean the grate. Brush the grate with oil.
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When the coals are covered with pale gray ash and you can leave your hand 5 inches above the fire for 2 to 3 seconds, the coals are ready.
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Sprinkle both sides of the burgers with the salt and pepper. Place the burgers on the grate and grill until well seared on both sides, about 5 minutes for medium rare or 6 minutes for medium.
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Transfer to buns or a serving platter and serve immediately topped with the chutney mayonnaise. Top with extra cilantro and coconut, if desired.
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Alternatively, place a cast iron skillet over high heat and when it is hot but not smoking, add the burgers to the dry pan. Cook until well seared on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare or 10 to 12 minutes for medium.
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