Southwest Style Chicken Burgers

Get ready to spice up your burger game with these bold and flavorful Southwest Style Chicken Burgers! Featuring ground chicken mixed with fresh cilantro, green onion, and a kick of jalapeño (optional), these patties are perfectly seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder for a smoky, zesty taste. These juicy burgers are pan-seared to golden perfection and layered on toasted buns with creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and a dollop of chipotle mayo for a smoky heat in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes and ideal for weeknight dinners or weekend grilling, this recipe is a must-try for fans of southwest-inspired cuisine. Serve with sweet potato fries or a tangy side salad, and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground chicken
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 stalks Green onion, finely chopped
• 1 small Jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 pieces Burger buns
• 1 large Avocado, sliced
• 1 large Tomato, sliced
• 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
• 0.25 cup Chipotle mayo or your favorite burger sauce

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, cilantro, green onion, jalapeño (if using), cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until ingredients are evenly combined. Do not overmix.

Step 2

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a burger patty, about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, place the chicken patties in the pan.

Step 4

Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.

Step 5

While the patties are cooking, toast the burger buns lightly on a dry skillet or under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

Step 6

Assemble the burgers by spreading chipotle mayo or your favorite sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Add a lettuce leaf, a chicken patty, slices of avocado, and tomato. Top with the other half of the bun.

Step 7

Serve the Southwest Style Chicken Burgers immediately with your favorite sides, such as sweet potato fries or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(817.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1794.4

Total Fat 116.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 239.2mg	0%
Sodium 3299.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 159.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g	0%
Total Sugars 20.9g
Protein 34.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 312.7mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 1899.2mg	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: 57.5%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 34.9%