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Juicy Asian turkey burger on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, and creamy sriracha mayo dripping down the side.

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Asian Turkey Burger

Recipe by Bailey Sissom

Asian turkey burgers are made with ground turkey, soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic and green onions for a flavorful patty. Topped with fresh veggies and a spicy sriracha lime mayo, they're a fast a delicious weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time27 minutes
  • Yield4 burgers 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Burgers

    • 1 lb ground turkey
    • ½ cup Panko crumbs
    • 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
    • 2 green onions, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or liquid aminos
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

    For the Sriracha Mayo

    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
    • 2 tsp lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
    • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest

    For Serving

    • 4 brioche-style buns
    • Sliced tomato
    • Romaine lettuce leaves
    • Thinly sliced onion

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Sriracha, 2 teaspoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon lime zest until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 lb ground turkey, ½ cup Panko crumbs, 3 tablespoons cilantro, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon ginger, 2 green onions, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the burgers tough. Form into 4 equal patties.
  3. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking. Cook patties for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  4. Place patties on toasted brioche buns. Top with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a generous spoonful of Sriracha mayo. Serve immediately.

Notes

Grill the burgers. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Cook the patties 5–6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. This gives you a golden crust and juicy center with great smoky flavor.

Make ahead. Form patties up to 1 day in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to cook. This makes weeknight dinner prep much faster.

Juicy burgers. Be gentle when mixing and forming patties. Overmixing can make them tough. Letting the cooked burgers rest for 2 minutes helps keep them juicy.

Thicker patties. If yours are larger than average, add 1–2 extra minutes per side to ensure they’re cooked through.

Dairy-free. Swap regular mayonnaise in the sauce for your favorite vegan mayo. Everything else in the recipe is naturally dairy-free.

Gluten-free. Use gluten-free Panko breadcrumbs and serve on gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps.

Feeding kids. Make mini slider-sized patties for little hands, or serve the patties plain with ketchup or ranch alongside cut veggies and fruit.

Serving ideas. These burgers are great with air-fried sweet potato fries, fresh corn salad, or simple coleslaw. 

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop or Grilling
  • Cuisine: Asian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 458
  • Sugar: 6.8 g
  • Sodium: 632.9 mg
  • Fat: 22.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 37.1 g
  • Protein: 29 g
  • Cholesterol: 82.6 mg

Find it online: https://www.simplysissom.com/asianturkeyburger/