Description
Juicy turkey burgers infused with a savory peanut sauce and fresh herbs, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual cookouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Neutral oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground turkey, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, peanut butter, green onions, panko breadcrumbs, egg (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into four ¾-inch-thick patties.
- Chill the patties in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to set.
- Preheat a skillet or grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F).
- Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side, using an instant-read thermometer to confirm internal temperature of 165°F.
- Rest the burgers for 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added moisture, use 1-2 tablespoons of neutral oil or a tablespoon of mayonnaise in the meat mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg