Chicken Burgers with Satay Sauce and Spicy Cucumber Relish

Description
East meets west in this Indonesian style sandwich, complete with a nutty satay sauce that is just a little bit spicy. The cucumber relish is nice and crisp, and gives an added crunch to the burger.



Ingredients

 * 4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds, toasted or 4 large flour tortillas (wrap size)

For the Burgers

 * 2 tablespoons peanut butter
 * 2 teaspoons brown sugar
 * 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (I like Tabasco)
 * 1/4 cup chicken broth
 * 1 lb ground chicken
 * 1 tablespoon minced garlic
 * 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
 * 1/4 cup chopped mint
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Satay Sauce

 * 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
 * 1/4 cup chicken broth
 * 2 teaspoons brown sugar
 * 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
 * 1 teaspoon salt

For the Spicy Cucumber Relish

 * 1/3 cup rice vinegar
 * 1 tablespoon sugar
 * 1 large cucumber, peeled,seeded,and diced
 * 1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
Prepare cucumber relish first by dissolving sugar in vinegar.<BR> Add remaining ingredients and stir well.<BR> Allow to sit at room temperature for at least half an hour.<BR> Prepare satay sauce by mixing all ingredients until smooth; set aside.<BR> To prepare burgers, whisk together peanut butter with Tabasco and chicken broth until blended.<BR> Check ground chicken to be sure it isn't very wet; if it is, blot it with paper toweling.<BR> In another bowl, stir up chicken with garlic, cilantro, mint, and salt, squeezing mixture with your hands to incorporate ingredients.<BR> Stir peanut butter mixture into chicken mixture and blend until smooth.<BR> Form into four thick patties.<BR> Cook patties on grill or in skillet for about 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.<BR> Serve burgers on either buns or warmed flour tortillas, with satay sauce and spicy cucumber relish.