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Spicy Chipotle Chicken Burger

A flavorful and spicy chicken burger infused with chipotle peppers, served with fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Patties
  • 1 lb ground chicken preferably dark meat for juiciness
  • 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for grilling
Burger Assembly
  • 4 buns burger buns toasted
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 large tomato sliced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise mixed with lime juice and cilantro for sauce
  • 1 lime lime for juice

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken Patties
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties.
Grill the Patties
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and brush with olive oil.
  2. Grill the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Assemble the Burgers
  1. Spread the lime-cilantro mayonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
  2. Place a grilled chicken patty on each bun, then top with lettuce, tomato, and cheddar cheese.
  3. Close the burgers with the top half of the buns and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños as a topping.

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