Chicken and Halloumi Burgers

Name: Chicken and Halloumi Burgers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 chicken breast fillets; 1 tbsp oil plus extra for frying the halloumi, if needed; 4 tbsp piri-piri sauce or other mild chilli sauce, plus extra for drizzling; 1/2 lemon juiced; burger buns split in half; 250g block lighter halloumi sliced into 8 pieces; 1/4 small white cabbage finely sliced; 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

4.70 (100)

⏱ 35 mins 🍽 Serves 4 ✅ Easy 🏷 Main course

These satisfying burgers combine piri-piri chicken with golden halloumi for a fast meal. The chicken is flattened and cooked in a chilli sauce glaze, while halloumi is crisped up. They are assembled in toasted buns with a quick cabbage slaw, roasted peppers, and your choice of creamy dip. Ready in 35 minutes, this recipe offers both pan-frying and air fryer methods. It's an ideal choice for a simple dinner, lunch, or supper that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

2 chicken breast fillets
1 tbsp oil plus extra for frying the halloumi, if needed
4 tbsp piri-piri sauce or other mild chilli sauce, plus extra for drizzling
1/2 lemon juiced
burger buns split in half
250g block lighter halloumi sliced into 8 pieces
1/4 small white cabbage finely sliced
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

Method

Place the chicken breast fillets between two sheets of baking parchment. Gently flatten them with a rolling pin until they are about 1cm thick. Slice each breast into two equal pieces.
For a frying pan, warm two pans. Add oil to one. Cook the chicken in the oiled pan for 3-4 mins per side until done. Season, lower the heat, add the chilli sauce and half the lemon juice, and cook for 1-2 mins more until the sauce thickens. Take the chicken off the heat.
For an air fryer, preheat it to 180C for 4 mins. Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 12 mins. Pour over the chilli sauce and half the lemon juice and cook another 1-2 mins until the chicken is cooked and the sauce is sticky. Remove the chicken and keep it warm.
As the chicken cooks, toast the bun halves in the dry pan for 30 seconds. Move them to a plate. If using the air fryer, warm the buns in it for 1-2 mins. Turn the air fryer up to 200C. Cook the halloumi slices in the basket for 10 mins, turning once, until golden. Mix the sliced cabbage with the mayonnaise and the rest of the lemon juice.
Spread the hummus or your preferred dip onto the toasted buns. Layer with the rocket, the chilli-glazed chicken, the cooked halloumi, and the pepper slices. Add a drizzle of extra chilli sauce, then the dressed cabbage. Finish with black pepper and the bun tops. Serve with any leftover cabbage or a side salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories737 kcal

Fat42 g

Saturates10 g

Carbs49 g

Sugars6 g

Fibre4 g

Protein39 g

Sodium1640 mg

Salt4 g

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryMain course

DietNut-free