Chipotle Chicken Burgers

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These juicy, smoky and spicy chipotle chicken burgers are topped off with pepper Jack cheese, refreshing pico de gallo, and creamy chipotle mayo. Only use 1 or 2 chipotle peppers if you like things a little milder. Use fresh store-made pico de gallo to save time.

perfectly grilled chicken burger with pico de gallo and melted cheese
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Chill Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Chipotle Mayo:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers

  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Burgers:

  • 1 pound ground chicken

  • 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced

  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

  • 4 hamburger buns

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

  • 4 slices pepper Jack cheese

  • 1/2 cup prepared pico de gallo

Directions

  1. Stir mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, lime juice, and the 1/8 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, chipotle peppers, queso fresco, salt, and ground coriander. Form into 4 patties and place on squares of parchment paper. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to help patties firm up.

  2. Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush skillet with butter and toast buns, cut side down, until lightly browned, about 1 to 2 minutes; set aside.

  3. Heat oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Fry burgers until chicken is no longer pink at the center and juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 3 minutes per side. Turn heat off. Place cheese slices over patties and cover with a lid, letting the residual heat melt the cheese.

  4. Spread chipotle mayo on bottom buns and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cilantro. Add chicken patty and top with pico de gallo.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

695 Calories
44g Fat
34g Carbs
43g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 695
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g 56%
Saturated Fat 15g 76%
Cholesterol 170mg 57%
Sodium 1502mg 65%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 43g 85%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 425mg 33%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 1027mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.