I’ve taken the beloved Palestinian dish, musakhan, and turned it into these flavourful musakhan chicken burgers. Traditionally, musakhan features roasted chicken with sumac, onions, and allspice served on taboon bread. Here, I’ve given it a burger makeover, combining shredded chicken and sumac-spiced onions into soft buns. These musakhan chicken burgers are quick to make and perfect for any gathering.
If you’re a fan of flavourful burgers, be sure to check out my other creations like juicy lamb patties with harissa sauce, or my Scotch fillet beef burger. For more Middle Eastern inspiration, you’ll love my easy kafta burger. And if you want another take on musakhan, try my musakhan Style Chicken Pie—it’s a unique twist on the classic dish.
1. Sauté the Onions
In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium to high heat. Add the diced onions with a pinch of salt, and sauté for about 10 minutes until soft but not browned. Remove from the heat, drain most of the oil into a small bowl, and leave the onions in the pan.
2. Add Sumac and Chicken
Mix the sumac into the onions, then add the shredded chicken, stirring until everything is well combined.
3. Prepare and Fill the Buns
Cut the rolls in half and hollow out the insides. Fill each bun with the chicken mixture. Optionally, top with mozzarella cheese.
4. Brush and Bake
Brush the tops of the buns with the reserved olive oil, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes, or until golden and heated through.
Leftover kafta? Turn it into these easy mini kafta pies! Buttery pastry, a rich lamb filling, and mashed potato topping make them irresistible.
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