Burger with wild blueberry chutney
In collaboration with Mouvement J’aime les fruits et légumes
Ingredients
For the Chutney:
500 g (2 cups) wild blueberries, thawed
80 ml (1/3 cup) honey, add to taste
125 ml (1/2 cup) cider vinegar
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2.5 ml (1/2 tsp.) cinnamon powder
5 ml (1 tsp.) fresh ginger, grated (or 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp.) ginger powder)
1 to 2.5 ml (1/4 to 1/2 tsp.) cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1.25 ml (1/4 tsp.) salt
Zest of one lemon, to taste
For the Burger:
500 g chicken breast
Salt and pepper to taste
4 slices brie cheese
4 burger buns
Wild blueberry chutney
250 ml (1 cup) arugula
Preparation
To prepare the Chutney:
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add thawed wild blueberries, onion, garlic and ginger to pan. Stir to distribute evenly.
- Stir in honey, vinegar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wild blueberries burst and mixture thickens.
- Check the consistency of the chutney. It should be thick but still slightly runny. If necessary, simmer a few minutes longer.
- Pour the hot chutney into clean jars, leaving 1 cm of space at the top.
- Close the jars tightly and leave to cool at room temperature for about an hour before storing in the fridge.
Burger preparation:
- Cut the 2 chicken breasts (500g) in half to obtain four pieces (125g each).
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Cook chicken pieces for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
- Add a slice of Brie cheese to each piece during the last minute of cooking to melt.
- Toast buns lightly in pan or toaster.
- Assemble the burgers: on the bottom bun, place a piece of chicken with cheese, add a spoonful of wild blueberry chutney, then a handful of arugula. Close with the top bun.
- Serve immediately with fries or salad.
Wild Blue is Good for You!