Har Cheong Gai | Shrimp Paste Chicken Burger

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Prepare the chicken patties.

Slice the chicken thigh into 4 equal pieces.

In a shallow bowl, add the rest of the ingredients.

Stir to combine well and until the sugar has dissolved.

Add in the chicken.

Coat the chicken well with the batter.

Cover with cling film and marinade in the fridge overnight.

Prepare a dutch oven with 2 inches of oil over medium heat.

To check the temperature of the oil, insert a wooden chopstick. If bubbles start to form around the chopstick, the temperature of the oil is ready for frying.*

Using a pair of tongs, gently drop the chicken into the oil away from you.

*Do not discard the marinade.*

Spoon some of the marinade over the chicken to create a crispy skirt.

Deep fried until golden brown on both sides.

Remove from heat and drain off excess oil on a wire cooling rack or on a plate lined with parchment paper.

Assemble the burger.

In a skillet over medium heat, add in about 2 TBSP of oil.

Once oil is heated up, add in onion.

Season with sugar, salt and pepper.

Saute to combine well.

Turn the heat down to low.

Saute constantly until the onions are caramelized, about 30 mins.

Transfer into a bowl.

Add in coriander.

Toss to combine well.

Set aside.

In a small bowl, add Sriracha and mayo.

Stir to combine well.

Set aside.

Slice the bao into halves lengthwise.

Spread the Sriracha mayo sauce on all halves.

Place the chicken patties on the bottom bao.

Top it off with the caramelized onion mixture.

Close the burger with the top bao.

Serve immediately.