Spicy Chipotle Chicken Burger
Elevate your summer grilling with the Spicy Chipotle Chicken Burger, a deliciously bold dish that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe features juicy ground chicken blended with chipotle peppers and smoky spices, delivering a perfect kick of heat in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or looking for a quick weeknight dinner, these burgers are a crowd-pleaser. Top them with zesty spicy mayo and fresh ingredients for an irresistible flavor combination. Get ready to impress family and friends with this simple yet mouthwatering meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (for spicy mayo)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for spicy mayo)
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- 4 slices of pepper jack cheese (optional)
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onions
- Pickled jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, lime juice, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix until combined.
- Divide mixture into four even portions and shape into patties.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat and cook patties for about 5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For spicy mayo, mix mayonnaise with chopped chipotle pepper, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt.
- Assemble your burgers on toasted buns with spicy mayo and desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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