15-minute chicken & halloumi burgers
Steady frying heat sets the outside quickly while allowing the centre to cook through as directed. It is the quintessential solution for an elegant yet swift family dinner, balancing bold flavours with a superb contrast of temperatures and zest.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Put the chicken breasts between two pieces of baking parchment and use a rolling pin to gently bash them until they are approximately 1cm thick. Cut each chicken breast into two even pieces.
- 2If you're using a frying pan, heat two frying pans over medium-high heat, with one of them containing oil. Fry the chicken in the oiled pan for 3-4 mins on each side until they are cooked through. Season the chicken, reduce the heat, drizzle in the chilli sauce and half of the lemon juice, and cook for an additional 1-2 mins until the sauce is reduced. Take the chicken out of the heat.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 381
- Protein
- 23.8g
- Carbs
- 2.4g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- Ninja air fryer
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Chef tips
To keep the chicken juicy, avoid pressing down on the patty while frying. Sear the halloumi on a very hot pan at the last minute so it's golden on the outside and soft in the middle. For a kosher version, replace the halloumi with seared tofu and a dash of soya sauce, or omit the cheese and add avocado and caramelised onions for a rich and creamy texture in every bite.
Culinary reasoning
Steady frying heat sets the outside quickly while allowing the centre to cook through as directed. It is the quintessential solution for an elegant yet swift family dinner, balancing bold flavours with a superb contrast of temperatures and zest.