Description

A flavorful and juicy sticky mango chicken burger featuring marinated chicken thighs coated in a sweet and spicy mango chutney glaze, paired with tangy curried mayo and a fresh cabbage and carrot slaw. Perfect for a summer barbecue or an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Marinade

3 tbsp mango chutney, plus extra to serve
1 tsp paprika
3 tsp curry powder, divided
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 large chicken thighs

Curried Mayo

4 tbsp mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced (use juice dividedly)
1 tsp curry powder (from the 3 tsp total)

Slaw

½ red cabbage, finely sliced
3 carrots (about 150g), grated

Burger and Garnishes

4 brioche buns, halved
Small handful of coriander, finely chopped
Crispy fried onions, to serve (optional)

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine mango chutney, paprika, 2 teaspoons of curry powder, vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Coat the chicken thighs evenly with this marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours to develop flavor.
Cook the Chicken: Preheat your barbecue and cook the marinated chicken thighs in a cooler area of the grill for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently to prevent burning and to ensure they cook evenly until they are charred and cooked through. Alternatively, cook the chicken thighs in an air fryer or oven at 200°C (180°C fan/gas mark 4) for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
Prepare the Curried Mayo: Mix the mayonnaise with the remaining 1 teaspoon of curry powder and a splash of lime juice. Set this sauce aside to allow flavors to meld.
Make the Slaw: Toss the finely sliced red cabbage and grated carrots with the remaining lime juice. Season the slaw with salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
Toast the Buns: Lightly toast the brioche buns on the barbecue or in a toaster until golden and slightly crisp on the cut side.
Assemble the Burgers: Spread the curried mayo on the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Top with the cooked sticky mango chicken thighs, a generous spoonful of the slaw, and sprinkle with chopped coriander. Spread extra mango chutney on the top halves of the buns and add a layer of crispy fried onions if desired.
Serve: Sandwich the buns together and serve the burger immediately with any remaining slaw on the side for a fresh crunch.

Notes

You can marinate the chicken for up to 4 hours for deeper flavor absorption.
Cooking the chicken on a barbecue imparts a lovely smoky char, but air fryer or oven methods work well for indoor cooking.
Adding crispy fried onions provides an extra crunch and flavor but is optional.
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor in the curried mayo and slaw.
Brioche buns add a slightly sweet richness that complements the mango chutney and spices perfectly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Fusion

Keywords: sticky mango chicken burger, mango chutney chicken burger, curried mayo burger, summer chicken burger, barbecue chicken burger, easy chicken recipes