Homemade Teriyaki Chicken Cheese Burger

Skip the drive-thru with this ultimate homemade Teriyaki chicken burger. Featuring a juicy, overnight-marinated chicken thigh, a perfectly fried egg, and melted cheese, it is a satisfying meal made easy.

Ingredients

• 1 chicken leg or thigh (bone-in, skin-on)
• 1 burger bun
• 1 egg
• 1 slice cheddar cheese
• 1 stalk green onion
• 3 slices ginger
• 1 tbsp Teriyaki seasoning
• 1 tsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 leaf lettuce
• to taste cooking oil

Instructions

1. 1Prep the chicken leg

   

   Place the chicken leg on a cutting board and use a paper towel to pat it completely dry. Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut along the bone to remove it, ensuring the meat remains intact for cooking.

   Tip: Patting the chicken dry helps the marinade absorb better and improves searing.
2. 2Marinate the chicken

   

   Place the deboned chicken into a metal bowl. Add sliced green onions, ginger slices, Teriyaki seasoning, and a splash of light soy sauce to the bowl.

   Tip: Fresh ginger and green onions provide the essential aromatics for the Teriyaki base.
3. 3Massage to marinate

   

   Wearing gloves, thoroughly massage the chicken pieces with the aromatics and seasoning. This ensures the Teriyaki flavors fully penetrate the meat. Drizzle a little oil, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

   Tip: Massaging the marinade into the meat helps tenderize it and deepens the flavor.
4. 4Toast the buns

   

   In a pan over medium heat, melt a knob of butter and place the burger bun halves cut-side down. Toast them until they are golden brown and fragrant.

   Tip: Toasting the buns with butter adds richness and prevents the burger from getting soggy.
5. 5Fry the egg

   

   Spray a non-stick pan with a little oil. Crack an egg into the pan and fry until the whites are set and the yolk is cooked to your preference. Remove and set aside.

   Tip: Keep the heat medium-low to ensure the egg whites set without burning.
6. 6Cook the chicken

   

   Place the marinated chicken into the pan, skin-side down. Cook over medium heat, flipping a few times to ensure even cooking and a beautiful glaze, until the chicken is fully cooked through.

   Tip: Start skin-side down to render the fat and achieve a crispy texture.
7. 7Assemble the Teriyaki Burger

   

   Place the toasted burger bun on a plate. Layer the freshly cooked Teriyaki chicken leg, a slice of cheese, and the fried egg on top of the bun along with fresh lettuce to complete your burger.

   Tip: Add a little extra Teriyaki sauce or mayonnaise for even more flavor.

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