These jalapeño chicken burgers are what I’ll (read: Brian) be grilling up again and again this summer! Super easy to make and can be completely customized to your liking. I love that this was a way to mix up traditional burgers and stick with a lean protein. Fresh guacamole on top is key to sending these onto another level good. I served mine over a few giant bibb lettuce leaves while B loaded up on a toasted bun.
Jalapeño Chicken Burgers
via annies eats
ingredients:
1 1/2 lb ground chicken
1/2 c yellow onion, diced small
1/3 c fresh minced cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 jalapeño, seeded, cored and diced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
juice of 1/2 lime
1/3 c. shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping (if desired)
1/2 tsp salt & pepper
guacamole & salsa, optional
directions:
Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grates to prevent the burgers from sticking. To make the burgers, combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix lightly, just until evenly combined. Form the mixture into 4-5 patties.
Cook the patties on the heated grill, about 3-4 minutes per side, flipping once. A few minutes before the burgers are finished cooking, top with sliced or shredded cheddar cheese (if desired). Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 160˚ F. Remove the burgers to a plate and let rest a few minutes before serving. Assemble with burger buns, guacamole, salsa, and/or minced fresh cilantro as desired.
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Ahh these sound amazing! I made chicken burgers for the first time last summer and now I can’t wait to try new things with them. Jalapenos are a definite must try!
<3, Pamela
Sequins & Sea Breezes
Well I just know that Gary would devour these!!! They sound hearty but healthy which is a great combo! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
These sound soooo good! Definitely saving this recipe to try out sometime this summer!!
i have everything to make these! perfect!
These sound delicious, minus the jalapeno because I CAN’T take spice.
My husband and I made these recently but used turkey because that is what we had, delicious!
These look heavenly! Def going to make them this Summer…and always!
I found a Whole30 version of these that I pinned right away! Such a great alternative to a normal burger. Yum!
yummm these sound so good! we need to buy a grill now that we have space to cook outdoors 🙂 xo jillian
Yum, yum, yum! These sound good! Giving these a try!
xo Southern Style
This looks delicious! I bet it’s spectacular with guac like you said!
Cynthia
http://www.darlingdownsouth.com
These look delicious, Bill would love if I made these! Ps- Found you on social media!
xx,
Susie
http://www.SequinsandStrawberries.com
Cool idea…sounds delish with the guac!
-Lauren
http://www.prettypiecesblog.com
Yes to these!!! I am always trying to find red meat alternative and this looks so yummy!
i don’t eat meat but i have to admit these look really good haha!
Yes! These look awesome. I may be attempting them on a certain someone’s grill one evening soon 😉
These look amazing! I’ll definitely be adding them to the meal plan next week!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
These look and sound delicious!! Thank you so much for sharing, I’ll definitely have to try these! 🙂
I have a similar recipe that is my favorite, but I’m going to try adding cheese to it. So easy and yummy! Thanks for sharing! xo