Chicken Chimichurri Burgers With Exotic Chips Recipes

DOMINICAN CHIMICHURRI BURGERS WITH CHIPOTLE GLAZED GRILLED YELLOW PLANTAINS

Steps:

• For the burgers: Mix together beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, oregano, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, a scant 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Form into 4 (4 1/2-inch-wide) patties. Heat a large griddle or 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until hot, then lightly toast buns. Oil griddle, then cook patties, turning once, about 8 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to buns. Mix together cabbage, carrot, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then cook, turning occasionally, until slightly wilted, about 2 minutes. Divide among burgers.
• Oil griddle again, then sear onion and tomato, turning once, until slightly charred, about 2 minutes total. Divide among burgers. Stir together ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard, then top burgers with sauce.
• For the plantains: While the hamburgers are cooking, peel plantains and wrap them in foil. Place wrapped plantains on grill and cook until tender but still firm, slightly caramelized. Once cooked, remove from grill, and slice into 1/2-inch rounds, on the diagonal. In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, mayonnaise, and chipotle peppers until smooth. Return the sliced pieces of plantains to the grill, and brush chipotle sauce on 1 side. Flip after a couple of minutes and brush the sauce on the other side. Remove from grill and serve with the burgers.

CHIMICHURRI BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine parsley, 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, vinegar, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a bowl; mix the chimichurri thoroughly.
• Place chicken on a cutting board and remove the backbone using kitchen shears. Press down on the breast with the heel of your hand to flatten. Loosen the skin of the chicken carefully and rub the chimichurri underneath, distributing it evenly. Wrap the chicken in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• Allow chicken to come to room temperature for no more than 1 hour before baking.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Rub 1 teaspoon olive oil over the chicken; season with salt and pepper. Place onion in a cast-iron skillet. Pour chicken broth over onion. Place seasoned chicken on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Allow chicken to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.

CHIMICHURRI CHICKEN

Steps:

• Make the sauce: On a cutting board, smash and coarsely chop the garlic with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mash the mixture using the side of your knife until a coarse paste forms. Move the paste to the side of the cutting board, then chop the parsley and oregano together with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Combine the garlic paste and the chopped herbs and chop and mash until the herbs are bruised and fragrant.
• Transfer to a medium bowl. Add the red-pepper flakes, black pepper, vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil; stir to combine. (You should have about 3/4 cup chimichurri. It can be prepared in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 days.)
• Make the chicken: Pat the chicken dry. If thickness varies greatly, pound to an even thickness, about 1/2-inch. Rub half the chimichurri all over the chicken and let sit for at least 10 minutes. (You could also refrigerate overnight; just let it come to room temperature before cooking.)
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Wipe off excess marinade from the chicken and cook until juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side for thighs and 4 minutes per side for breasts. (For grilling and oven instructions, see Tips below.)
• Serve with remaining chimichurri spooned over top.

CHIMICHURRI BURGER

Steps:

• Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine oil, herbs, vinegar, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt. Pulse until finely chopped.
• Season sliced onions with salt. Grill, turning frequently, until charred and tender, 10 to 14 minutes. Brush with chimichurri sauce and cook 1 minute more, flipping once. Transfer onions to a plate. Season patties with salt. Grill 3 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Serve burgers on buns with onions, tomato, and arugula; top with chimichurri sauce.

ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN BURGER & CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut the polenta into thick chips and rub all over with a little oil. Spread out over a baking sheet and cook for 20 mins until golden. Cut each chicken breast in half, lightly flatten using a rolling pin or heavy can, then rub all over with oil. Spread the breadcrumbs and Parmesan out on a plate, then dip in the chicken to coat.
• Place the chicken on another baking sheet and cook for 10-12 mins until just crisp and cooked through. Place a mozzarella slice on top and return to the oven until starting to melt. Pile the burgers onto buns with some salad leaves, tomatoes and a dollop of pesto. Serve with the polenta chips.

CHICKEN CHIMICHURRI BURGERS

Steps:

• Prepare the chimichurri: Pile the herbs together and finely chop. Coarsely chop 2 cloves of garlic.
• Add the chopped garlic to the herbs and mill them together, chopping even finer, then transfer to a small bowl.
• Add the finely chopped red onions and the lemon zest. Add the red wine vinegar, a splash of water, and about 1/3 cup of the extra virgin olive oil and stir to combine.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in a bowl and add half of the chimichurri sauce, salt, and pepper.
• Combine and form the chicken mixture into 4 patties, then add them to the pan and cook on each side for 6 minutes.
• Serve on a bun with tomato slices.
• Toss the cabbage and red bell pepper together and serve with the extra chimichurri sauce.

GRILLED BONE-IN CHICKEN BREAST WITH CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Place garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add cilantro, parsley, oregano, and salt; pulse until finely chopped. Drizzle in oil, vinegar, and lime juice slowly, while the blade is spinning. Process for about 1 minute. Cover with a lid and store chimichurri in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Rub chicken breasts on all sides with herb rub.
• Turn the middle burners to low on the preheated grill and place chicken, skin-side down, over those burners. Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the middle burners off and flip chicken. Close lid and cook until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Serve chicken with chimichurri.

CHIMICHURRI BURGERS

Steps:

• In a food processor fitted with a metal blade; add all chimichurri ingredients and pulse on high until desired consistency is reached. Remove to a serving bowl and set aside.
• Form ground beef into 6 burger patties, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook burgers however you like them -- on the grill, in a pan, or under the broiler, and melt cheese slices on top.
• Serve with red onion and chimichurri sauce.

CHICKEN CHIMICHURRI BURGERS WITH EXOTIC CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in a bowl and add half of the prepared chimichurri sauce, salt, and pepper. Combine and form the chicken mixture into 4 patties, then add them to the hot skillet and cook for 6 minutes on each side.
• Pour the remaining chimichurri over the shredded cabbage blend and thinly sliced red bell peppers. Toss, then season the mixture with salt and pepper. Season the sliced tomato with salt, to taste.
• Remove the burgers from the pan and place them on roll bottoms; top with sliced pickles, tomatoes, and piles of slaw; then slather the bun tops with yellow mustard and set them in place. Serve the completed burgers with chips alongside.