Oporto Halloumi & Chicken Burger

Oporto's Halloumi & Chicken Burger costs $14.50 and carries 2,929 kJ (700 Cal). Grilled halloumi sits on a grilled chicken breast fillet with creamy mayo, mixed lettuce leaves, crisp lettuce, slaw mix and a tomato and capsicum relish. It carries the highest starting price on the burger list and comes in one size.

About the Oporto Halloumi & Chicken Burger

Two grilled proteins share the bun. A slab of grilled halloumi rides on top of a grilled chicken breast fillet, then Oporto adds creamy mayo, mixed lettuce leaves, crisp lettuce and slaw mix. A tomato and capsicum relish replaces the chilli or Prego found on other burgers. It comes in one size only, with no Double or Triple, and it carries the highest starting price among Oporto's burgers.

Halloumi gives a salty, squeaky chew that contrasts with the tender chicken, and the relish brings a sweet, slightly tangy finish. That relish appears on no other burger on the menu. Grilled halloumi holds its shape when heated, so it stays firm and golden rather than melting like sliced cheese. Mayo binds the relish to the leaves, so each bite carries salt, sweetness and crunch together. It suits a lunch when you want something heartier than a salad but fresher than a bacon burger. Two kinds of lettuce plus slaw give it plenty of fresh crunch. Chilli is not part of it, so heat seekers should add a sauce pot. At 2,929 kJ, it sits at about a third of the 8,700 kilojoule adult daily reference, close to the Otropo. This is the burger for cheese fans who want something more substantial than a standard fillet burger.

Want a lighter choice with similar freshness? The Veggie Burger costs $12.50. For a cheaper chicken option, the Oprego Burger starts from from $10.00 and also includes fresh tomato. A pot of Original Chilli or Prego on the side brings back a classic Oporto flavour if you miss it.

How to order the Halloumi & Chicken Burger

Only one size is listed, at $14.50 on Oporto's Padstow NSW online menu, and prices can vary by store. There are no Double or Triple versions and no basting choice. To make it a meal, add from $6. The burger is not on the Late Night Menu listing.

Oporto's allergen chart shows gluten, wheat, egg, milk, sesame and soy as present, with trace warnings for fish, crustacean and sulphites. Halloumi is a cheese, so milk is a given.