These Gochujang Chicken Burgers with Kimchi Bacon Jam are a flavor explosion that takes the classic American burger to exciting new territory with bold Korean influences. The chicken patties get their heat and depth from gochujang—Korean fermented chili paste—while staying juicy and tender, then get topped with melted cheddar for familiar comfort. But the real star is the kimchi bacon jam, where tangy fermented kimchi caramelizes with crispy bacon and brown sugar into a sweet-spicy-smoky condiment that’s absolutely addictive. Fresh lettuce and tomatoes add cooling crunch, creating a burger that’s complex, exciting, and unforgettable.
Gochujang Chicken Burgers with Kimchi Bacon Jam
Recipe by Daily Disher
Gochujang Chicken Burgers feature spicy Korean chili paste-seasoned chicken patties topped with cheddar cheese, caramelized kimchi bacon jam, lettuce, and tomatoes on toasted buns.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: Korean
/Difficulty: Medium
Servings
4
Prep time
20 minutes
Cooking time
30 minutes
Calories
600 kcal
50 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
2 tbsp gochujang
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
4 slices bacon
½ cup kimchi
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 burger buns
4 slices cheddar cheese
1 cup lettuce
1 cup sliced tomatoes
Directions
1.
In a large bowl, mix ground chicken with gochujang, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Form into 4 patties.
2.
Cook bacon in a pan until crispy. Remove and set aside, reserving a tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
3.
Add kimchi and brown sugar to the bacon fat. Cook on medium heat, stirring, for about 5 minutes until caramelized.
4.
Grill chicken patties over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Add a slice of cheese on top during the last minute of cooking.
5.
Toast burger buns until golden. Assemble burgers by placing each chicken patty onto a bun, topping with kimchi bacon jam, lettuce, and tomatoes.
6.
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
600kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
4
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg
