It's Friday! Make it a burger day then give it a twist! Check out these delicious pairings with not your usual lettuce and tomatoes, so it’s not-your-ordinary burger:

Avocado, Swiss cheese, and alfalfa sprouts
Sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, and black olives
Strawberry jam, cream cheese, and caramelized onions (best on a chicken burger)
Chili, cheddar cheese, and guacamole
Mango salsa and queso de bola
Roasted eggplant and zucchini with marinara sauce
Caramelized onions, thick cheddar sauce, and bacon
Roasted red bell peppers, pickles, and spicy garlic mayo
Bacon, cheddar cheese, fried egg, and arugula
Sautéed garlic spinach, cream cheese, crispy shallots, and mozzarella

Or try this easy chicken burger with BBQ sauce. Happy weekend!

Chicken Barbecue Burgers

Takes 15 to 20 minutes
Makes 4 to 6 servings

1/2 kilo ground chicken
1/3 cup bottled barbecue sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
4 tablespoons flour
4 to 6 hamburger buns or dinner rolls
Mayonnaise
Cheese singles

1 In a bowl, combine ground chicken, barbecue sauce, salt, pepper, egg, and flour. Blend well.
2 Form into patties and pan-fry or grill until done. Baste with more sauce if needed.
3 Halve the buns and spread with mayonnaise. Fill with a burger and cheese.

(Photograph by Ocs Alvarez. Styling by Cay Araneta. Recipe by Cris C. Abiva)