Posh chicken burger
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This open chicken burger on ciabatta is such a lovely change from the usual bun‑and‑burger combo. Tender, well‑seasoned chicken sits on toasted ciabatta with sweet chilli mayo, making it a fresh, satisfying meal that still feels wonderfully comforting.
If you fancy something a little lighter but still full of flavour, this is ideal — the rustic toasted ciabatta keeps it feeling vibrant, the chicken stays juicy, and you can pile on as many toppings as you like.
Serving Suggestions for a Posh Chicken Burger
- Aioli, truffle mayo, or smoky chipotle mayo on the side
- Garlic roasted new potatoes — crisp, golden, and perfect with a fancy burger
- Tenderstem broccoli — charred or steamed with lemon and sea salt
- Truffle fries or parmesan & rosemary fries for a luxe twist
- Crispy onion rings or tempura courgette strips
- Caprese salad — tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, balsamic
- Rocket & parmesan salad with a sharp lemon dressing
- Coleslaw — apple‑slaw or fennel‑slaw for something lighter
- Grilled corn on the cob with chilli‑lime butter
- Roasted Mediterranean vegetables — peppers, courgettes, red onion
- Creamy potato salad with chives
- Sweet potato wedges with smoked paprika
- Garlic mushrooms with thyme
- Pickled red onions or quick pickles for acidity
Posh chicken burger
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts (2 halved horizontally)
- ground pepper
- zest of 1 lime
- 2 ciabatta's, sliced through the middle
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- light mayonnaise
- sweet chilli sauce
- lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°c / gas 6. Place the chicken breasts on a baking tray, season with black pepper and sprinkle over the lime juice and 1 tbsp water. Cover with foil and roast for 20mins until the chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cut the ciabatta in down the middle. Brush with the oil and warm under the grill.
- Top with sweet chilli sauce, mayonnaise, lettuce leaves. Slice the chicken and arrange on top
- Serve immediately with some fries or wedges, salad and coleslaw.