Gochujang Chicken Burgers With Kimchi Bacon Jam Recipe

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In This Post: Everything You Need For Gochujang Burgers

How To Make These Gochujang Burgers

Step 1: Make the Kimchi Bacon Jam

I prefer the kimchi in smaller pieces, so I cut it up (along with the bacon). Fry up the bacon and add the kimchi and brown sugar – this makes a VERY YUMMY, chunky jam-like mixture.

Step 2: Mix the Chicken Burgers

Mix all the ingredients – I usually do this by hand… …and form into 4 patties.

Step 3: Fry the Burgers

I use a grill pan, and I like these with a slice of Gouda on top. (!!)

Step 4: Assemble the Burgers

Start with toasted buns, mayo, and burgers. You could also use this incredible gochujang sauce for even more kick. Add kimchi bacon jam and cucumber slices. And finish with a little tangle of cilantro.

Step 5: Devour!

Lindsay’s Notes

Okay! Hold up right there! I just cannot with how good these burgers are! This flavor combo was, in all honesty, my attempt to just continue to find ways to eat those teriyaki chicken burgers. I truly love those so much. To continue with more of that energy, I used the same basic recipe but made them a slightly different flavor (gochujang never disappoints), added that kimchi bacon jam (the same one that we used back in the day for the kimchi grilled cheese), and hello. HELLO. One of my most favorite sticky, smoky, sweet, and spicy burgers was born. The flavors – I mean, what can I say. They will knock your socks off. The chicken burgers are just a little spicy, the cucumbers and cilantro are keeping it fresh and crunchy, and the kimchi bacon jam is smoky and sticky and sweet and everything I want in a burger topping. And I know you’re going to question it, but that slice of gouda cheese! It’s golden.

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1 lb. ground chicken 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons gochujang sauce (I use this one) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt avocado oil or olive oil for frying

Kimchi Bacon Jam:

6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces 1 1/2 cups kimchi, cut into small shreddy pieces (my personal preference for texture!) 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Burger Extras:

Buns Cheese (optional – I use gouda cheese) Cilantro or greens Mayo Cucumber slices