Description
Spicy chicken burgers feature a zesty blend of Mexican-inspired flavors and fresh ingredients. Creamy avocado corn salsa complements juicy grilled patties, offering you a delightful summer meal that sings with southwestern charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs/680 g ground chicken (best if using thighs)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Gouda, or provolone)
- 0.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 ear fresh corn (husks and silks removed)
- 0.125 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice from ½ lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mixing: Thoroughly blend ground chicken with shredded cheese, scallions, mayonnaise, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Forming Patties: Shape the chicken mixture into 4 uniform patties, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking and perfect grilling.
- Preheating Grill: Heat an outdoor grill or cast-iron grill pan to medium-high temperature, creating an ideal surface for searing and developing rich flavor profiles.
- Grilling Patties: Cook chicken patties for 5-6 minutes per side, achieving a golden-brown crust and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit for safe consumption.
- Crafting Salsa: Remove corn kernels from the cob using a sharp knife, then combine with diced avocado, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper, gently mixing to maintain ingredient texture and freshness.
- Serving: Place grilled chicken burgers on plates and top generously with the vibrant avocado corn salsa, creating a colorful and appetizing meal with complementary flavors and textures.
Notes
- Meat Moisture Magic: Add mayonnaise to ground chicken to keep burgers juicy and prevent dryness during grilling.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches safe 165°F internal temperature, eliminating any risk of undercooked meat.
- Patty Perfection: Wet hands slightly when forming patties to prevent chicken mixture from sticking and ensure smooth, even shaping.
- Salsa Serving Strategy: Prepare salsa immediately before serving to maintain fresh corn and avocado texture, preventing browning and preserving vibrant colors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg