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Gochujang Chicken Burgers with Kimchi Bacon Jam

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| Published on November 13, 2024

Wow wow wow! These Gochujang Chicken Burgers are next-level good. And a perfectly sweet-spicy kimchi bacon jam piled high on top? Yes, please!

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Gochujang Chicken Burgers with Kimchi Bacon Jam

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4–5 burgers


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Holy smokes – these Gochujang Burgers are where it’s at! The kimchi bacon jam is a 10/10 – smoky, sweet, tangy, and just a little bit spicy. As weird as it sounds, a slice of gouda cheese makes the whole thing even more wonderful. All my friends were raving!


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).

White hand cutting up kimchi and bacon

Fry up the bacon and add the kimchi and brown sugar – this makes a VERY YUMMY, chunky jam-like mixture.

Kimchi and bacon being fried together in a pan

Step 2: Mix the Chicken Burgers

Mix all the ingredients – I usually do this by hand…

White hands mixing chicken into burgers

…and form into 4 patties.

Four raw chicken burgers on a plate

Step 3: Fry the Burgers

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

Chicken burgers being fried in a grill pan with a slice of cheese on top

Step 4: Assemble the Burgers

Start with toasted buns, mayo, and burgers.Gochujang burgers being assembled with buns

Add kimchi bacon jam and cucumber slices.

Cucumber slices and kimchi bacon jam being added to burgers

And finish with a little tangle of cilantro.

Cilantro being added to chicken burgers

Step 5: Devour!

White hand grabbing a gochujang chicken burgers

Ingredients

gochujang chicken burgers

  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • avocado oil or olive oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

kimchi bacon jam

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

burger extras

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

Directions

Step 1

Kimchi Bacon Jam: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon pieces. Fry until golden and crispy and fat has rendered. Drain off some of the oil (optional) and add the kimchi and brown sugar to the pan. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until caramelized and bubbly.

Step 2

Chicken Burgers: Mix the chicken, panko, gochujang, garlic powder, and salt until well-combined. Form into 4-5 burger patties.

Step 3

Make the Burgers: Transfer burgers to a large skillet. Add a swish of avocado oil and pan-fry until golden on the exterior and 160 degrees on the interior.

Step 4

Assemble the Burgers: Toast your buns on the skillet; serve burgers on toasted buns with a layer of kimchi bacon jam, greens of choice, and mayo. So, so good.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition information does not include burger extras.


Nutrition Facts(per serving)

485

Calories

33g

Fat

17g

Carbs

27g

Protein

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Nutrition Facts

Servings per Recipe: 4

Calories: 485


% Daily Value *


Total Fat: 33g

42.3%


Saturated Fat: 13g

65.0%


Cholesterol: 123mg

41.0%


Sodium: 1350mg

58.7%


Total Carbohydrate: 17g

6.2%


Dietary Fiber: 2g

7.1%


Total Sugars: 7g

14.0%


Protein: 27g

54.0%


Vitamin C: 5mg

5.6%


Calcium: 0mg

0.0%


Iron: 3mg

16.7%


Potassium : 821mg

17.5%


* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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