Asian Turkey Sliders

  Lunch

We make weeknights fun with easy grilled turkey sliders. I like to serve them with tangy slaw on the side.

Asian Turkey Sliders

Average Rating: 4.8

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 8 Hawaiian sweet rolls, split and warmed
  • Optional toppings: Sliced cucumber, shredded carrot and fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • 1. Combine first 8 ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties.
  • 2. Place sliders on an oiled grill rack over medium heat; grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 3-4 minutes per side. Serve in rolls with toppings as desired.

    Freeze option:
    Cover and freeze patties on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to a large freezer container; return to freezer. To use, grill frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts

2 sliders: 433 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 155mg cholesterol, 868mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein.

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