Spicy Chipotle Chicken Burger
Looking for a burger that’s bursting with flavor? The Spicy Chipotle Chicken Burger is your answer! Juicy and packed with smoky chipotle peppers, this burger delivers the perfect balance of spice and zest. Ideal for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, this recipe will become a family favorite in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 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, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onions
- Pickled jalapeños (optional, for extra spice)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken with chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, spices, breadcrumbs, lime juice, and egg. Form into four patties.
- Cook on a preheated grill or skillet for about 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F).
- In another bowl, mix mayonnaise with chopped chipotle pepper, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt to create the sauce.
- Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on a toasted bun and topping with sauce and desired vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 190g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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