SHIITAKE-CHICKEN SLIDERS

Shiitake-Chicken Sliders image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/3 cup rice vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/4 cups thinly sliced cucumber
BURGERS:
1/2 pound sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/3 cup green onions
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds ground chicken
SPICY PEANUT SAUCE:
1 cup water
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce or 1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
18 dinner rolls, split and toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and sugar. Add cucumber and toss to coat; set aside., In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in canola oil until tender. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, onions, salt, pepper flakes and mushrooms. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into 18 patties., Grill burgers, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, 3-4 minutes on each side., For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the water, peanut butter, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch and chili sauce until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Serve burgers on rolls with sauce and sliced cucumber.