Gochujang Chicken Burgers with Kimchi Bacon Jam Recipe
These Gochujang Chicken Burgers feature spicy, juicy chicken patties paired with a flavorful kimchi bacon jam, creating a delicious fusion burger with bold Korean-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Chicken
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (adjust for desired spice level)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (toasted preferred)
Kimchi Bacon Jam
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 cup Kimchi (chopped or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar (or rice vinegar)
Instructions
- Mix Chicken: In a large bowl, gently mix the ground chicken, gochujang, minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Take care not to overwork the mixture, as this will help keep your patties juicy.
- Shape Patties: Shape the mixture into 4-6 patties, each about 1/2 inch thick.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill Patties: Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Cook Bacon and Kimchi: In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Then add the chopped kimchi and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Make Kimchi Bacon Jam: Stir in the brown sugar and apple cider vinegar; cook until the mixture thickens slightly. Finally, fold in the crumbled bacon.
- Assemble Burgers: Toast your buns, then load them with the grilled chicken patties and a generous spoonful of kimchi bacon jam on top.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of gochujang to control the spice level.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep salt content moderate.
- Take care not to overwork the chicken mixture to keep patties juicy.