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Jamaican Jerk Turkey Burgers with Caribbean Coleslaw

Juicy Jerk Turkey Burgers with Caribbean Coleslaw

Libby with Lemony Thyme
Juicy Jerk Turkey Burgers with Caribbean Coleslaw scream summer! Big bold tropical flavors. Bright cheerful colors. Smiles all around!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Burgers
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs use gluten free panko for GF version

Spices and Aromatics

  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 sprigs minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 scallion thinly sliced
  • 1 small jalapeno fine diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • oil for pan frying

For Serving

  • 1 cup Caribbean Coleslaw recipe link in post
  • 4 burger buns lightly toasted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Mix spices and aromatic together. Add ground turkey, egg and panko breadcrumbs. Mix with hands until just combined.
  • Form into 4 burger patties. Heat 1 Tablespoon cooking oil in oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Pan fry burgers 2-3 minutes per side, then transfer to oven. Cook for 10 minutes or until internal temperature of burgers reaches 165° F. Remove and allow to rest 5 minutes.
  • To serve, place each burger on a toasted bun and top with 1/4 cup Caribbean coleslaw.