Southwest Chicken Burgers

Fire up your taste buds with these Southwest Chicken Burgers, a flavor-packed twist on the classic burger! Made with lean ground chicken, vibrant red bell peppers, and a zesty blend of Southwest-inspired spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, these patties are juicy, smoky, and irresistibly delicious. Each burger gets a creamy upgrade with a dollop of homemade avocado-lime sauce, perfectly complementing the optional melty pepper jack cheese. Topped with fresh spinach, ripe tomato slices, and nestled in a toasted bun, these burgers are as wholesome as they are crave-worthy. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend grill session, these Southwest Chicken Burgers are ready in just 25 minutes and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 0.5 cup (diced) red bell pepper
• 2 stalks (thinly sliced) scallions (green onions)
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 slices pepper jack cheese (optional)
• 4 burger buns
• 1 large (ripe) avocado
• 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons (chopped, optional) cilantro
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 cup spinach or lettuce
• 1 large (sliced) tomato

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, diced red bell pepper, sliced scallions, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 2

Divide the chicken mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties about 1/2-inch thick.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, cook the chicken patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). If using, place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking, and cover to melt the cheese.

Step 4

While the patties are cooking, prepare the avocado-lime sauce. Scoop the avocado into a small bowl and mash it with a fork. Add the juice of one lime, chopped cilantro (if using), and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy. Season with a pinch of salt to taste.

Step 5

Lightly toast the burger buns if desired.

Step 6

To assemble the burgers, spread a generous layer of the avocado-lime sauce on the bottom bun. Add a handful of spinach or lettuce, a slice of tomato, the chicken patty, and then the top bun. Repeat for the remaining burgers.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Southwest Chicken Burgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1368.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2316.2

Total Fat 139.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g
Cholesterol 514.7mg	0%
Sodium 4733.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.0g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 135.2g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1202.6mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 4681.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.4%

Protein: 23.0%

Carbs: 23.6%