It uses mini chicken fillets (chicken tenders) which have been marinated in some harissa paste. Well, actually . . . the original recipe doesn't really marinate them, but I wanted the flavor to stick, so I let them stand for half an hour after I mixed them with the paste so that the flavours really got into the meat.
You could also use boneless chicken breast cut into strips . . . or even boneless chicken thighs. Both would work very well.
The hummus gets topped with some fresh baby spinach leaves and then you pile on the cooked chicken filets and the thinly ribboned cucumber. I use my potato peeled to cut the cucumber into thin strips. Altogether this was quite, quite delicious and so quick and simple to make!
*Spicy Chicken Burgers*Serves 4Printable Recipe
You can make these as hot or as mild as you like. I, myself, don't like them too spicy, but you can suit yourself! The beetroot hummous, baby spinach and cucumber add a light and healthy touch! Delicious.
12 mini chicken fillets, trimmed (chicken tenderloins)(I use a sharp knife and remove the tough tendon. It takes a few minutesbut results in a much more tender piece of chicken)2 tsp harissa paste, or to taste(Remember harissa is quite spicy)1 tsp olive oilsalt and black pepper to taste4 burger buns, split (I like brioche buns)1 large handful of baby spinach leaves1 ridged cucumber, cut into ribbons using a potato peeler110g of beetroot hummous (can use regular hummous if you prefer)
Trim the chicken and combine in a bowl along with the harissa paste. (I let mine sit for half an hour prior to cooking so that the flavor penetrated the chicken meat.) Heat the olive oil in the pan until hot. Add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Toast the cut sides of the burger buns. Spread the bottoms with the hummous, top with a portion of the spinach and cucumber ribbons and a fourth of the chicken. Top with the tops of the buns and serve immediately.
Now that's what I call one heck of a delicious burger! Todd ate his with a knife and fork. Me . . . I'm common, I just piled on the top bun, picked it up and dug in. Yum! YUM! Bon Appetit!