Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Burgers Recipe
These Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Burgers are juicy and packed with flavor. The combination of chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, and sharp cheddar cheese creates a deliciously spicy and cheesy burger that is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 burgers 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Grill
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken Patties:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 burger buns
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Red onion slices
- Sliced pickles (optional)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
Chipotle Mayo:
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Patties: In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, minced chipotle peppers, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and shredded cheddar. Form into 4 burger patties.
- Make the Chipotle Mayo: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt to make the chipotle mayo. Set aside.
- Cook the Patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden.
- Assemble the Burgers: Toast the burger buns. Spread chipotle mayo on the bun, add lettuce, the chicken patty, tomato, onion, and pickles. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra spice, consider adding jalapeños or more chipotle to the patties or mayo.
- These burgers also grill well over medium heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
