HAWAIIAN CHICKEN BURGERS

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

2 large chicken breasts

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder 
• 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
• Salt & pepper
• 8 rashers streaky bacon
• 4 pineapple rings
• 4 slices good quality smoked cheddar
• 4 burger buns
• Cos lettuce
• Mayonnaise
• BBQ sauce

METHOD

Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Slice into generous tenderloins, add to a bowl with olive oil and toss.

Mix together paprika, garlic powder, chilli flakes and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Add to chicken and toss to coat.  

Preheat a frying pan over medium heat and add chicken portions.  

Fry for 5 minutes each side until chicken is cooked through or has an internal temperature of 74*C. 

Once chicken is cooked, set aside and fry off bacon rashers until crispy and set aside before frying off pineapple rings.

Serve on burger buns with a good helping of mayonnaise, spinach and smoked cheese slices.

Recipe and photo thanks to Fire & Thyme