Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Burgers Recipe
These Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Burgers are a flavorful twist on traditional burgers, with a spicy kick and gooey melted cheddar. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a quick weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 burgers 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Patties:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (minced)
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
For Serving:
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- lettuce leaves
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, prepare the chicken patties: Combine ground chicken, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix gently and form into 4 equal patties.
- Cook the patties: Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat, oil the surface, and cook patties for 5–6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Make the chipotle mayo: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and honey.
- Assemble the burgers: Toast buns if desired. Assemble burgers with lettuce, chicken patty, cheddar cheese slice, avocado, red onion, and chipotle mayo.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra heat, add another chipotle pepper or hot sauce to the chicken patty mixture.
- These patties can also be cooked in an air fryer or on an indoor grill for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
