Southwest Chicken Burger

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⏱️ Prep Time: 15 min 🔥 Cook Time: 15 min

 🕒 Total Time: 30 min 🍽️ Serves: 4

🛒 Ingredients

For the Patties:

  • Nonstick cooking spray 🥄

  • 1 lb ground chicken 🍗

  • ¼ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 🍞

  • 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder 🌶️

  • 1 tsp ground cumin 🌿

  • 1 tsp grated garlic 🧄

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 🌿

  • 1 tbsp lime juice 🍋

  • ¼ tsp salt 🧂

  • 4 burger buns 🍔

Chipotle Mayo:

  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise 🥄

  • 1 tsp adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers) 🌶️

  • 1 tsp lime juice 🍋

Toppings:

  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced 🥑

  • ½ cup sliced pickled jalapeños 🌶️

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce 🥬

  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese 🧀

📋 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly mist a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray 🥄.

2️⃣ Prepare Patties

In a large bowl, combine ground chicken 🍗, panko 🍞, chipotle chili powder 🌶️, cumin 🌿, garlic 🧄, cilantro 🌿, lime juice 🍋, and salt 🧂. Mix gently until just combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties 🍔. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

3️⃣ Bake Patties

Bake for 15 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F).

4️⃣ Make Chipotle Mayo

In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise 🥄, adobo sauce 🌶️, and lime juice 🍋 until smooth.

5️⃣ Warm Buns

Place burger buns in oven during last 2–3 minutes of patties cooking time to warm.

6️⃣ Assemble & Serve

Spread chipotle mayo on bottom bun. Add patty, then top with avocado slices 🥑, pickled jalapeños 🌶️, shredded lettuce 🥬, and cotija cheese 🧀. Top with bun and serve immediately.

✨ Tips & Tricks

  • Spice Adjustment: Reduce chipotle chili powder or adobo sauce for milder heat, or increase for extra kick 🌶️.

  • Make Ahead: Patties and chipotle mayo can be prepped and refrigerated up to 24 hours in advance.

  • Serving Suggestion: Serve with black bean salad or sweet corn on the cob for a full Southwest-inspired meal 🥗.

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