Chicken Chili Burgers Recipes

CHILE-LIME CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, grill or large grill pan to medium-high heat.
• Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots or onions, bell peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft but not browned, about 1 minute. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside to cool for 2 minutes.
• Add the ground chicken or turkey, cilantro, the lime zest, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, the cumin and crushed red pepper to the bowl with the shallots and bell peppers. Mix well with your hands until combined. Divide into 4 equal mounds and form each into a 1-inch-thick patty.
• Cook the patties until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, combine the avocado with the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Lightly smash the avocado with a fork to combine.
• Top the bottom buns with the lettuce, patties, tomato slices and mashed avocados. Close the burgers and serve.

HONEY GARLIC CHILE BURGERS WITH MANGO SLAW

Steps:

• For the patties: In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, fish sauce, soy sauce, chile-garlic paste, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, cilantro and mint. Gently but thoroughly combine with your hands and form into 4 equal patties.
• Preheat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes per side.
• For the slaw: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, avocado oil, rice vinegar, honey and salt and pepper to taste. Add the cabbage, bell pepper, mango, cilantro, mint and scallions and toss to coat well. Season with salt if necessary. Set aside.
• For the mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chile garlic paste and honey. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Spread the mayo on the rolls. Transfer the patties to the rolls and top with the slaw. Serve.

GREEN CHILI CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• To make the guacamole, place the avocado, cilantro, sour cream, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor and pulse until smooth..
• Mix chicken, canned chiles, jalapeno pepper, green onions, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill each patty 5 minutes per side, until well done. Move the patties to a cooler area of the grill to keep warm, and top each patty with a slice of Cheddar cheese. Lightly grill the buns while the cheese is melting.
• Spread the bottom of each bun with guacamole, and top with 1/4 cup of shredded lettuce and a grilled chicken burger. Spoon 1 tablespoon of salsa on each burger and top with the other half of the bun to serve.

CHICKEN CHILI BURGERS

Steps:

• If using chicken cutlets, rinse chicken and pat dry.
• Cut into 2-inch pieces and pulse in a food processor until coarsely ground; transfer to a bowl.
• If using ground chicken, break apart into bowl.
• Now the recipe is the same for both the chicken cutlets and ground chicken.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• With hands, mix in bell pepper, cilantro and chili sauce until just combined; do not overmix.
• Form into 8 one-half inch thick patties.
• Preheat grill.
• Lightly oil rack.
• Grill burgers on rack over moderate heat 5 minutes.
• Flip burgers and top each with 1 slice cheese; continue to grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, grill buns, cut sides down, until golden brown, about 1 minute.
• Arrange burgers in buns with onion and lettuce.

GREEN-CHILE CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high. Combine chicken, cumin, chiles, chopped cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Divide mixture into 4 patties. Brush grates with oil and grill burgers, flipping once, until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into thickest parts registers 165 degrees, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Lightly brush tomato slices with oil; grill, flipping once, until charred, 2 minutes. Season with salt. Grill buns, cut-sides down, just until toasted, about 1 minute. Serve burgers on grilled buns with tomato slices, cilantro sprigs, sour cream, lettuce, and mustard.