Chipotle Chicken Burgers

Name: Chipotle Chicken Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 4 hamburger buns; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped; 4 slices pepper jack cheese; 1/2 cup prepared pico de gallo

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These juicy, smoky and spicy chipotle chicken burgers are topped off with pepper Jack cheese, refreshing pico de gallo, and creamy chipotle mayo. Only use 1 or 2 chipotle peppers if you like things a little milder. Use fresh store-made pico de gallo to save time.

By France Cevallos

Published on September 20, 2023

Ingredients

Chipotle Mayo:

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt

Burgers:

1 pound ground chicken
4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon butter, melted
4 hamburger buns
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
4 slices pepper Jack cheese
1/2 cup prepared pico de gallo

Directions

Stir mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, lime juice, and the 1/8 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, chipotle peppers, queso fresco, salt, and ground coriander. Form into 4 patties and place on squares of parchment paper. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to help patties firm up.
Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush skillet with butter and toast buns, cut side down, until lightly browned, about 1 to 2 minutes; set aside.
Heat oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Fry burgers until chicken is no longer pink at the center and juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 3 minutes per side. Turn heat off. Place cheese slices over patties and cover with a lid, letting the residual heat melt the cheese.
Spread chipotle mayo on bottom buns and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cilantro. Add chicken patty and top with pico de gallo.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

695	Calories
44g	Fat
34g	Carbs
43g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 695
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g	56%
Saturated Fat 15g	76%
Cholesterol 170mg	57%
Sodium 1502mg	65%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 43g
Vitamin C 8mg	41%
Calcium 425mg	33%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 1027mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.