Green Chili Chicken Burgers |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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These burgers are a slightly spicy Southwestern style sandwich. I came up with the idea for these burgers one night when I was feeling really creative, and they were a huge hit with my family. Ingredients:
1 avocado, peeled and pitted |
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves |
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream |
1/2 teaspoon chili powder |
salt and pepper to taste |
1 pound ground chicken breast |
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers, drained |
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded if desired and finely diced |
3 green onions, finely chopped |
1 tablespoon dried oregano |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon garlic powder |
ground black pepper to taste |
4 slices cheddar cheese |
4 hamburger buns, split |
1 cup shredded lettuce |
1/3 cup salsa |
Directions:
1. To make the guacamole, place the avocado, cilantro, sour cream, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor and pulse until smooth..
2. Mix chicken, canned chiles, jalapeno pepper, green onions, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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