TP's Hawaiian Chicken Burgers

As a lover of the BK [Burger King] Hawaiian Chicken burger, who's actively trying to 'be healthy' and avoid fast food, this was the perfect home made indulgence. 

The man of the house, who shall be known as TP, created these delicious mouth watering temptations on a whim, but they will be on household repeat for sure. 

Burger

• 2 - 3 large free range chicken breasts (500 grams) 
• 3/4 c flour
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper 
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tsp mixed herbs
• 1 tsp turmeric
• oil for cooking - rice bran works well as it has a high heat temperature
• 6 rashers of rindless free range bacon 
• Can of pineapple rings, drained 
• 6 pack of burger buns, sliced

Preheat oven to 220•C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Arrange 6 rashers of bacon on tray, and bake for 15 - 20 mins till at your preferred crispiness. * You can also bake the chips while the bacon is cooking.

Place the chicken between two pieces of cling film and pound with a rolling pin to flatten out.

Remove cling film and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 6 roughly equally sized pieces.
Combine flour, cayenne, chilli flakes, mixed herbs and turmeric in a bowl. Coat each chicken piece liberally in this mix.

Heat 1/2cm of cooking oil in a frying pan. Fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, till cooked through. You should be able to fit three pieces of chicken in the pan at the same time. Once the chicken is cooked, reduce heat to low and arrange the pineapple rings in the same pan, turning once.

I also like to flick the oven onto grill for a few minutes at the end of cooking, to toast the buns - cut side up - just be careful that they don't burn.

Slaw 

• 1/2 green cabbage, finely shredded
• 4 carrots, peeled and grated
• 1/3 cup whole egg mayonnaise - I go for full fat, but low sugar variety. 
• 2 pineapple rings, finely chopped

Mix all ingredients using two large spoons to incorporate the mayonnaise well. This does take a little time, so be patient. Taste and season with a little salt if required.

To serve: 

• Sweet Chilli sauce - optional - for the burgers
• Sliced tomatoes
• Thick cut oven roasted potato chips. We bought Pam's thick cut, which are just potato and canola oil, no added flavourings or salt. * Bake while the bacon is cooking
• Tomato Sauce - for the chips 

To assemble 

Smear a little chilli sauce on the bottom half of the burger bun, and smear some mayo on the top half. Layer on top of the chilli sauce, cheese, followed by chicken, bacon, pineapple, tomato and a large spoonful of slaw on top. Top with the bun lid and serve alongside extra slaw, chunky fries and tomato sauce.