• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Unicorns in the Kitchen

Easy family approved recipes from our Kitchen to yours. Persian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean recipes made easy with fresh ingredients and step-by-step instructions.

  • Recipe Index
  • Mediterranean Recipes
  • E-cookbooks
  • About
    • Work with Us
    • Contact
  • Recipe Index
  • Mediterranean Recipes
  • E-cookbooks
  • About
    • Work with Us
    • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Index
  • Mediterranean Recipes
  • E-cookbooks
  • About
    • Work with Us
    • Contact
  • ×

    Home » Quick and Easy Dinner

    Thai Turkey Burgers with Cabbage Slaw

    Published: Mar 9, 2018 · Modified: Mar 14, 2022 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

    60 shares
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Mazola® Corn Oil. All opinions are mine alone. #SimpleSwap #CollectiveBias

    Thai Turkey Burgers are a lighter version of an all time favorite dish. Juicy turkey patties flavored with Thai spices and paired with a delicious Thai coleslaw make the perfect meal!

    Thai Turkey Burgers topped with crunchy cabbage slaw.

    Are you working on your 2018 wellness goals? Then these turkey burgers are right up your alley.

    This is because they are made with Mazola® Corn Oil, which is an all-purpose cooking oil that is a smart, heart-healthy choice for the family. A recent study has found that adding Mazola® Corn Oil to one’s diet resulted in lower cholesterol levels than Coconut Oil. A previous study found that corn oil can also help lower cholesterol more than extra virgin olive oil. This oil can be used in different ways such as baking, grilling, sautéing, stir frying, or mixing up a marinade or dressing.

    Thai Turkey Burgers are a lighter version of an all time favorite dish. Juicy turkey patties flavored with Thai spices and paired with a delicious Thai coleslaw make the perfect meal!

    These days, we're trying to eat lighter food that comes together in no time and is full of flavor. Our favorites so far are easy and quick cauliflower potato curry, saffron roasted butternut squash soup and baked garlic parmesan chicken strips. I love food that's quick, tasty and good-for-you! These Thai turkey burgers have become my new obsession as they're bursting with flavor, but are also guilt-free!

    How to make Thai style turkey burger

    It's very easy to make Thai turkey burgers. You need 2 pounds of ground turkey, some garlic, ginger, sambal oelek, green curry paste and lime zest. Green curry paste is a combination of Thai spices and it gives a great flavor to the burgers.

    Ingredients to make Thai turkey burgers - ground turkey, green curry paste and crushed ginger.

    Mix all the ingredients together and heat a grill pan over high heat. Brush the pan with Mazola® Corn Oil and place the patties on the grill pan. Grill the patties for 4 minutes on each side until they are fully cooked and juicy. Make the coleslaw by mixing the coleslaw mix with lime juice, honey and some salt. Then all you have to do is to assemble the burgers and top with some sriracha mayo. Trust me, it's really easy!

    What I love about Mazola® Corn Oil is that it has a neutral taste that won’t negatively impact the taste of ingredients, so it lets the natural flavor of food stand out. Many home cooks may not realize that all cooking oils have a smoke point that, once exceeded, will negatively affect the food’s flavor and nutritional value. Mazola® Corn Oil has a smoke point higher than most cooking oils at 450°F, which is perfect for grilling these Thai turkey burgers on a grill pan. All Mazola® oils are cholesterol free and have become a healthful tradition in America.

    I love making a big batch of these Thai turkey burgers and have them during the week. They stay well in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Therefore making a big batch of these in the beginning of the week would help you stay on track for the rest of the week.

    What makes these Thai turkey burgers a better choice?

    • Mazola Corn Oil instead of butter: Using corn oil adds to the lighter benefits of this burger. It makes the burger patties better-for-you without sacrificing the flavors.
    • Turkey instead of beef: Ground turkey is a better choice for a burger if you are more conscious about meat consumption. Turkey is lighter than beef and you can flavor it very well with the curry sauce and spices.
    • Cabbage slaw instead of fries: While it might be difficult to leave the fries out, this delicious Thai inspired slaw is a good substitute. It's fresh, and very simple to make as it requires only 4 ingredients.

    You can also grill these Thai turkey burgers on a gas grill if you're having a barbecue party. The new flavors will wow everyone and they will ask for seconds!

    Thai turkey burgers with Asian cabbage slaw and Sriracha mayonnaise

    Notes and tips to make Thai turkey burgers:

    • Don't overcook the turkey burgers as they will get dry and very chewy. Grill them on high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until they have brown grill marks.
    • Swap chicken for turkey to have Thai chicken burgers. The cooking time will remain the same, but the burgers might shrink a little bit more than turkey burgers.
    • Store the leftover Thai turkey patties in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat, wrap each patty in aluminum foil and heat in the oven (200F) for 15 minutes.
    • You can use any kind of buns for these burgers. Regular burger buns or pretzel buns would work perfectly.
    • Make these Thai turkey patties in a smaller size - around 3 inches in diameter - to have Thai turkey sliders. The sliders would be perfect for family gatherings and parties.

    Thai Turkey Burgers

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Thai Turkey Burgers are a lighter version of an all time favorite dish. Juicy turkey patties flavored with Thai spices and paired with a delicious Thai coleslaw make the perfect meal!
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Asian
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 356 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Thai Turkey Burgers

    • 2 Lbs Ground Turkey
    • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Minced
    • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
    • 1 tablespoon Sambal Oelek
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Green Curry Paste
    • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
    • 4 tablespoon Mazola® Corn Oil
    • 8 Burger Buns
    • 3 tablespoon Low fat Mayonnaise
    • 2 teaspoon Sriracha

    Crunchy Cabbage Slaw

    • 3 cup Coleslaw Mix
    • ¼ cup Lime Juice
    • 1 ½ tablespoon Honey

    Instructions
     

    • Place ground turkey, ginger, garlic, sambal oelek, green curry paste and lime zest in a large bowl, mix until fully combined. 
    • Form into 8 patties and place aside. 
    • Place a grill pan over high heat. Once the pan is hot, pour Mazola® Corn Oil in the grill pan. 
    • Place the patties on the grill pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until there are brown grill marks on each side. 
    • Mix mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl. 
    • Cut the burger buns into halves lengthwise. Place Thai turkey burgers on each bun, top with crunchy cabbage slaw and sriracha mayo. Serve immediately. 

    Crunchy Cabbage Slaw:

    • Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 356kcal
    Did you make this recipe? Let us know how it was by leaving a comment and a 5-star review!

    Have you made this recipe? Let us know by commenting and rating on this recipe. Take a picture and tag @unicornsinthekitchen and #unicornsinthekitchen for a chance to be featured!

     

    « Quick and Easy Sausage Gnocchi Soup
    Stuffed Eggplant with Lamb and Walnuts »
    60 shares

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Adriana Lopez Martin

      March 09, 2018 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      What a lovely idea. I have not cooked Thai style turkey burgers but now I am inspired. Those garnishes look so good! Thanks for yoru participation on this shop.

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        March 10, 2018 at 8:59 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest

    Welcome to Unicorns in the Kitchen, where we share delicious recipes from our kitchen to yours. You’re in for a delicious adventure and collection of unique and tasty recipes.

    Read more...

    Fall Dinner Ideas

    • Tomato Rice Persian Style (Dami Gojeh Farangi)
    • Easy Greek Pastitsio Recipe
    • Roasted Chicken and Vegetables Turkish Style
    • Mujadara - Lebanese Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onions

    Latest Recipes

    • Best Mother's Day Brunch Ideas
    • Ful Medames Recipe (Egyptian Fava Beans)
    • Best Blackened Salmon Recipe
    • 65+ Best Persian Recipes To Try

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Accessibility

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Services
    • About US

    All images and content are copyright protected. Please do not use my images or recipes without prior permission. Read about privacy policy and copyright Here. Our site contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting.

    Copyright 2019, All rights reserved.
    Read about privacy policy and copyright Here.

    60 shares