Cheddar Jalapeno Chicken Burgers with Guacamole

Add a bit of breadcrumbs if your patty mixture is too moist.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken burgers, spicy

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 334kcal

Author Inspired by a recipe from What's Gaby Cooking

Equipment

Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

For the chicken burgers

1 pound ground chicken I prefer 85/15. If you use leaner chicken you might have to add a bit of breadcrumbs to help form patties.
½ cup yellow onion finely chopped
¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
2 teaspoons jalapeño seeded, finely chopped. I used an entire medium jalapeno for extra heat.
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
⅓ cup cheddar cheese finely shredded
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 hamburger buns
guacamole

Other toppings

sour cream
lettuce chopped or pieces
red onions sliced
salsa
bacon

Instructions

Heat a grill or griddle over medium heat.
Place chicken into a medium bowl.
Add remaining ingredients up to the buns. Using your hands, gently mix everything together. You want the ingredients to be distributed evenly throughout but try to not overwork the chicken.
Form chicken into 4 equally-sized patties. They'll end up around 5 ounces each.
Grill burgers for 5-7 minutes per side or until temperature reaches 165 F as measured in several spots.
Toast buns as desired.
Slather cut sides of buns with guacamole. Now is not the time to be shy with it.
Add patties and any other desired toppings and serve.

Notes

Don't be tempted to smash these burgers like you would beef burgers. The chicken won't hold up to the pressure! Just put them on the grill and leave them alone for 5-7 minutes per side, flipping them gently when it's time to flip them!

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