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Spicy Chipotle Chicken Burger

A flavorful and spicy chicken burger infused with chipotle peppers, served with fresh toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken Patty
  • 1 lb Ground chicken Preferably dark meat for juiciness
  • 2 tbsp Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce Minced
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
Burger Assembly
  • 4 buns Burger buns Toasted
  • 1 cup Lettuce Shredded
  • 1 medium Tomato Sliced
  • 1/2 cup Red onion Thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese Shredded
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Optional for spreading
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice For flavor

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken Patties
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, minced chipotle peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
Cook the Patties
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Cook the chicken patties on the grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Assemble the Burgers
  1. Spread mayonnaise on the toasted burger buns.
  2. Place the cooked chicken patty on the bottom half of each bun.
  3. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Drizzle lime juice over the toppings, then place the top half of the bun on each burger.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For extra heat, add more chipotle peppers or serve with hot sauce.

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