Who Needs Nando's?

Why go out and spend $9 on a burger at Nando's or Oporto's? As something that my wife and I have started making at home recently, I really love the flavours you can put into these chicken burgers. The below is a guideline of how I make mine, but experimentation with flavour is, of course, part of the fun.


(makes 2 gourmet chicken burgers)
Ingredients
1 Chicken Breast, halved depth-wise
4 rashers of shortcut rindless bacon
1/2 Avocado
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 handful of mixed lettuce
2 slices pineapple
60g cheese, sliced
2 Hamburger rolls (fresh from the bakery is best)
Satay or Nando's Peri-Peri sauce to taste (or something else, if you prefer)

Method

1. Mash the avocado in a bowl, add 1 tsp of the mayonnaise and mix well.
2. Heat a griddle-pan to a high heat and cook the bacon for 2-3 mins each side.
3. Meanwhile, cut the rolls in half and toast under a grill until dried but not brown. Place cheese on the top half and return to the grill to melt cheese and toast bottom half lightly. Remove bottom half when toasted and turn off grill when cheese is melted to your satisfaction.
4. Remove bacon from the pan and place under the grill to keep warm. Lower the pan temperature to med-high and place chicken in the pan, cooking for 4-5 mins each side until cooked through.
5. To assemble the burger, spread the remaining mayonnaise over the bottom half the the rolls, followed by the mashed avocado. Add a small handful of mixed lettuce and sauce of your choice. Top each burger with one half of the chicken, 2 rashers of bacon, and a slice of pineapple, then the top burger half.

A simple burger which nevertheless tastes fantastic, and can be put together for around $7 for two burgers. Definately cheaper than Nando's!