Thai-Spiced Chicken Burgers Recipe
Published on October 17th, 2025
Easy
Give your burger night a zesty makeover with these Thai-spiced chicken burgers — bursting with fresh herbs, subtle heat, and the perfect crunch. They’re light, aromatic, and full of punchy Thai flavours that make every bite irresistible.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe takes your classic burger and infuses it with the bright, bold flavours of Thailand — think lemongrass, basil, and a kick of chilli. The chicken patties are juicy yet lean, balanced by crisp cucumber, tangy pickled onions, and creamy sriracha mayo. Whether you’re cooking for a midweek dinner or a weekend BBQ, these burgers will steal the show.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 75g pack Thai Herb Kit (or see Cook’s Tip below)
- 500g pack slower reared 5% fat chicken mince
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 4 white floured baps
- ¼ iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
- ½ midi cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp sriracha mayonnaise
- 500g bag sweet potato fries, to serve (optional)
Instructions:
- Place the red onion into a small bowl with the vinegar and a large pinch of salt. Let them sit to soften while you prep the rest — or make them up to 24 hours in advance and store in the fridge.
- Peel the garlic, shallot, and ginger from the Thai Herb Kit. Roughly chop the ginger and lemongrass, then combine in a food processor with the chilli and half the Thai basil leaves. Whizz until finely chopped. (Alternatively, chop everything finely by hand.)
- Mix the paste with the chicken mince and fish sauce in a large bowl. Shape into 4 even patties — the mixture will be soft but will firm up as it cooks.
- Heat the sunflower oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, with no pink remaining.
- Split the rolls, layer the lettuce and cucumber on the bases, top with the patties, then add a swirl of sriracha mayo, the pickled onions, and a few fresh Thai basil leaves. Serve with sweet potato fries, if you like.
Cook’s Tip
If you can’t find a Thai Herb Kit, use:
• 1 stick lemongrass
• 1 clove garlic
• 5cm piece fresh ginger
• 1 red Thai chilli
• A small bunch of Thai basil
• Some coriander
These ingredients recreate the same fragrant and fresh base — ideal for curries, stir-fries, or other Thai-style dishes too.
Serving Suggestions
Pair your Thai-spiced chicken burgers with:
• Sweet potato fries or sesame slaw for crunch
• Coconut-lime coleslaw for a cooling contrast
• Fresh herbs and lime wedges for that extra Thai zing
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