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Chicken Halloumi Burger

Ready in just 15 minutes, these juicy chicken and halloumi burgers are perfect for busy weeknights. With a hint of spice, creamy toppings, and crisp veggies, they’re a guaranteed family favorite—no fuss, all flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 tbsp oil (plus a little extra for frying halloumi, if needed)

  • 4 tbsp piri-piri sauce or mild chili sauce, plus extra for drizzling

  • ½ lemon, juiced

  • 4 burger buns, split

  • 250g lighter halloumi, sliced into 8 pieces

  • ¼ small white cabbage, finely shredded

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 4 tbsp hummus, tzatziki, or soured cream & chive dip

  • Handful of rocket or 4–8 soft lettuce leaves

  • 2 large roasted red peppers (from a jar), drained and sliced


Instructions

Step 1: Flatten the Chicken
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of baking paper and gently bash them to 1cm thickness using a rolling pin. Cut each breast into two even pieces.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken
For frying: Heat a pan with 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Reduce the heat, add half the lemon juice and the chili sauce, and cook for 1–2 minutes more until glazed.

For air-fryer: Preheat to 180°C. Air-fry the chicken for 12 minutes, then drizzle with chili sauce and lemon juice and cook for 1–2 minutes more.

Step 3: Toast the Buns & Cook Halloumi
Toast the burger buns in a dry pan for 30 seconds, or warm them in the air-fryer for 1–2 minutes. Increase the air-fryer to 200°C and cook the halloumi for 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

Step 4: Prep the Slaw
Mix the shredded cabbage with the mayo and remaining lemon juice. Set aside.

Step 5: Build the Burgers
Spread hummus or your dip of choice on the bun bases. Layer with rocket or lettuce, chili-glazed chicken, crispy halloumi, and roasted red peppers. Drizzle with extra chili sauce, top with cabbage slaw, season with black pepper, and close with the bun lids. Serve any extra slaw on the side or with a fresh green salad.

For added crunch and flavor, lightly toast the halloumi in a nonstick pan for 1–2 minutes after air-frying. It brings out even more of that delicious golden edge and keeps it perfectly crispy in the burger!

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