Ghost Peri-Peri Chicken Burgers
Aug 31, 2021
Ghost Peri-Peri Chicken Burgers
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Category
Dinner
Cuisine
South African
Author:
Natasha Jebens
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Calories
665
Peri-Peri Chicken is a South Africa classic, from street-side grills and fast-food restaurants to fine dining. Peri-Peri is used on all types of meat, in all cuisines, but in my opinion, it’s finest use is on the humble chicken burger. Now making Peri-Peri burgers couldn’t be easier with the African Dream Foods Ghost Peri-Peri Sauce, injecting a depth and richness to the dish, as well as some good spice, this sauce is an essential to get the authentic Peri-Peri burger experience. Succulent marinated meat with a slight spice and drool-worthy Ghost Peri-Peri Sauce is what dreams are made of! I am a firm believer that you should never have clean hands after eating a good burger, and that is definitely what you have in store with this one! Enjoy!
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN:
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4 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
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1/4 cup Ghost Peri-Peri Sauce
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1/8 – 1/4 tsp Smoked Chipotle Salt (depending on how brave you are)
FOR THE SPECIAL PINK SAUCE:
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3 tbsp Ghost Peri-Peri Sauce
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup yogurt (or sour cream)
FOR THE BURGERS:
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4 soft rolls
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2 tomatoes, sliced
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Lettuce, of choice
Directions
Put 1/4 cup of the African Dream Foods Ghost Peri-Peri Sauce in a ziplock bag/bowl and add the chicken thighs, turning to coat. Marinate for 3 hours, or up to 24 hours (See Note 2 below).
Mix together 3 tablespoons of the Ghost Peri-Peri Sauce with the Pink sauce ingredients. Set aside.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook each side for 4 to 5 minutes until they are dark golden brown. Remove from pan onto a plate, tent with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
To make the burgers split the roll in half, place lettuce, tomato slices, then chicken. Drizzle with Pink Dipping Sauce.
Serve with potato wedges (see quick recipe below) and lots of napkins.
Potato Wedges:
Preheat oven to 200 C/392 F, toss potatoes in African Dream Foods Safari Smoke Seasoning. Drizzle with oil and toss again.
Spread onto a baking sheet, making sure there is enough space for them to lie in a single layer.
Bake for 40 – 50 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crispy.
Serve with Pink Dipping Sauce.
Recipe Note
- Chicken breast can be used, although it may not be as juicy, ensure to marinade overnight.
- At this stage you can put the ziplock in the freezer, it will last for around 3 months. When ready to use, remove from the freezer and allow it to defrost completely before continuing with the rest of the recipe.
- If you are in a rush, marinade for as long as time allows, it will stay taste delish.
