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Festive Chicken Burger
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Festive Chicken Burger with Red Onion Marmalade and Cranberry Slaw
Bring festive flavour to your menu with this indulgent chicken burger, combining tender Chefs’ Selections Cooked Sliced Chicken Breast with rich Stokes Red Onion Marmalade, melted Cheddar cheese and a vibrant cranberry slaw. Packed with sweet, savoury and tangy flavours, this seasonal twist on a classic burger is perfect for festive lunch and casual dining menus.
Festive Flavours, Fresh Formats: Give traditional Christmas flavours a modern twist with familiar, easy-to-serve formats. Combining rich red onion marmalade, sweet cranberries and tender chicken, this festive burger offers operators a simple way to introduce seasonal specials, encourage menu exploration and create added value during the festive period.
Ingredients
100g
Stokes Red Onion Marmalade
Stokes Red Onion Marmalade
2
Limes, juiced
Limes, juiced
200g
Red cabbage, thinly sliced
Red cabbage, thinly sliced
1
Red onion, peeled and sliced
Red onion, peeled and sliced
1 large
Carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
Carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
3
Spring onions, chopped
Spring onions, chopped
4
Burger buns
Burger buns
Method
Prepare the chicken.
Place the Stokes Red Onion Marmalade into a shallow pan with the chicken stock prepared using Chefs’ Selections Chicken Bouillon Paste and the Chefs’ Selections Cooked Sliced Chicken Breast.
Place the Stokes Red Onion Marmalade into a shallow pan with the chicken stock prepared using Chefs’ Selections Chicken Bouillon Paste and the Chefs’ Selections Cooked Sliced Chicken Breast.
Heat the chicken.
Heat gently over a low heat and simmer for approximately 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is thoroughly heated and the sauce has reduced slightly.
Heat gently over a low heat and simmer for approximately 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is thoroughly heated and the sauce has reduced slightly.
Prepare the cranberry dressing.
Meanwhile, place the Chefs’ Selections Dried Cranberries into a mixing bowl with the lime juice and Chefs’ Selections Olive Oil. Mix well to combine.
Meanwhile, place the Chefs’ Selections Dried Cranberries into a mixing bowl with the lime juice and Chefs’ Selections Olive Oil. Mix well to combine.
Make the slaw.
Add the thinly sliced red cabbage, red onion and carrot matchsticks to the cranberry dressing.
Add the thinly sliced red cabbage, red onion and carrot matchsticks to the cranberry dressing.
Finish the slaw.
Add the chopped spring onions and mix thoroughly until all the vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing.
Add the chopped spring onions and mix thoroughly until all the vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing.
Toast the buns.
Lightly toast the burger buns until golden and warmed through.
Lightly toast the burger buns until golden and warmed through.
Assemble the burgers.
Once the chicken is thoroughly heated and the red onion marmalade has reduced to a rich coating consistency, spoon the chicken mixture onto the toasted burger buns.
Once the chicken is thoroughly heated and the red onion marmalade has reduced to a rich coating consistency, spoon the chicken mixture onto the toasted burger buns.
Finish and serve.
Top each burger with a slice of Chefs’ Selections Cheddar Cheese and a generous helping of cranberry slaw. Add the top half of the bun and serve immediately.
Top each burger with a slice of Chefs’ Selections Cheddar Cheese and a generous helping of cranberry slaw. Add the top half of the bun and serve immediately.
Prepare the cranberry slaw ahead of service to allow the flavours to develop, keeping it chilled until needed. For an extra indulgent finish, gently melt the Cheddar cheese over the warm chicken before adding the slaw. Serve with crispy Chefs’ Selections fries for a complete festive meal.
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