I used to avoid chicken burgers. I was an all-beef kinda guy. But the more I’ve delved into the world of chicken (and turkey… and pork) patties, the more I like them just as much as their beefy cousins. These jalapeno cheddar chicken burgers really up the burger game. The patties are packed with flavor. And just a little bit of heat. They are not crazy spicy, so if heat scares you, don’t worry. I used hot jalapenos but you can use mild. A little spiciness is a good thing with chicken patties, in my book. That and the seasonings, a little cheese and a few toppings make for a great dinner burger! Chicken kinda needs a little help in the flavor department, and this recipe definitely helps them big time!
Make A Batch
I like to make a double batch of these jalapeno cheddar chicken burgers. Or more. I place the extra patties on patty paper, put them into a container, and freeze them for later. They are great to have on hand for grilling at a later date. I just need to set them out in the fridge the day before to defrost. They taste just as great as if I’d cooked them the day I made them.
Is It Hot In Here?
If you want to up the heat game, use spicy guacamole, habanero cheddar cheese, chipotle mayonnaise, and a few slices of fresh jalapeno. That’ll get things spiced up real good!
Not Lean And Mean
I do not use a super-lean ground chicken mix when making burgers. I know, that kind of defeats the purpose. But the fattier mix makes for some so-much-better burger patties. You can use a lower-fat mix for sure. If it gets too thin to form into patties you may want to add a little bit of breadcrumbs as you are mixing them.
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Jalapeno Cheddar Chicken Burgers
Equipment
Ingredients
For the patties
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos chopped. Use mild or hot, it's up to you
For the burgers
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- guacamole to taste. use spicy guac for more heat!
- 1 Pico de Gallo to taste
Instructions
- Place all of the patty ingredients into a large bowl.
- Using your hands, gently combine all ingredients. Try to not mix them for a long time, just get them combined.
- Form the meat mixture into 4 4-ounce-ish patties.
- Pan-fry or grill the burgers as desired. You may wish to oil your skillet or grill grates first to prevent sticking. You want the burgers to reach 175 F internally.
- Toast the buns as desired while the burgers are cooking.
- Just before the burgers are done top them with the cheese to let it melt a bit.
- Slather the cut sides of the buns with the guacamole.
- Add the burgers to the bun bottoms and top with the pico.
- Add bun tops and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
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