15-minute chicken & halloumi burgers Recipe (Ready in 120 Min)

Chicken breasts, hotsauce and buns come together in this American chicken — 120 minutes, 18 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 18 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.

You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At involved difficulty across 18 steps, it's worth setting aside proper time for.

How to make it

Put the chicken breasts between two pieces of baking parchment and use a rolling pin to gently bash them until they are approximately 1cm thick. Cut each chicken breast into two even pieces.
If you're using a frying pan, heat two frying pans over medium-high heat, with one of them containing oil.
Fry the chicken in the oiled pan for 3-4 mins on each side until they are cooked through.
Season the chicken, reduce the heat, drizzle in the chilli sauce and half of the lemon juice, and cook for an additional 1-2 mins until the sauce is reduced.
Remove the chicken from the heat.
If you're using an air-fryer, preheat it to 180C for 4 mins.
Add the chicken to the air-fryer and cook for 12 mins.
Drizzle over the chilli sauce and half the lemon juice and cook for an additional 1-2 mins until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is reduced.
Remove the chicken and keep it warm.
While the chicken is cooking, toast the buns in the dry frying pan for 30 seconds.
Transfer them to a plate.
If you're using an air fryer, put the buns in the air fryer for 1-2 mins until they are warm.
Increase the air fryer temperature to 200C.
Add the halloumi to the air fryer basket and cook for 10 mins, turning halfway through, until it's golden.
Toss the cabbage with the mayo and the remaining lemon juice.
Spoon the hummus (or dip of your choice) into the toasted buns, then top with the rocket, chilli chicken, halloumi, and peppers.
Drizzle with a little more chilli sauce, spoon over the cabbage, season with black pepper, and top with the bun lids.
Serve with any extra cabbage on the side or a green salad.

You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan

Tips & common questions

How long does 15-minute chicken & halloumi burgers take to make?

About 120 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 18 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of lemon?

Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

How should I store leftovers?

Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.