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Don't get me wrong, I love tacos! Mexican inspired food is probably my favorite. I say probably because I'm not one to make a commitment like that. I mean, to say something is your absolute favorite? That's always been tough for me, so to play it safe I always throw that 'probably' in there. It gives me an out when I'm on an Italian kick the next week ;)
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Spicy Chicken Burgers
Published 06/11/2015
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
- 1/2 cup almond flour (for low carb) or breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices pepperjack cheese
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
- Salsa
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- Chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine 1 pound ground chicken, 1/4 cup diced onion, 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, 1 diced jalapeno, 1/2 cup almond flour or breadcrumbs (use almond flour for a low carb alternative), 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix this up really well. I use gloves and get in there with my hands to mix it up. The mixture will be very sticky. To form the patties I recommend using gloves. If you don't have gloves wet your hands first for better results. For the mixture into 4 patties.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over mid-high heat. You can use a stainless steel skillet as long as it is oven safe. Spray with olive oil cooking spray. I use the Misto Olive Oil Sprayer. Add the burgers to the skillet and sear them for 4-5 minutes. They will develop a nice crust on the outside, but don't let them burn! Flip the burgers and sear the other side for an additional 4-5 minutes until cooked through. When cooked through the juices will run clear with no pink in the middle. The internal temp should be 160° when checked with an instant read thermometer. These burgers are also fantastic cooked on an outdoor grill!
- Top each burger with a slice of pepperjack cheese and place the skillet under the broiler until the cheese melts.
- To assemble, top each bun with a burger patty. Add sliced avocados, salsa, and chopped cilantro. If you don't like cilantro you can use parsley. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 mins.
Total time: 20 mins.
Tags: Spicy Chicken Burgers, Taco, Jalapenos, Avocados, Salsa, Tex-Mex, Mexican, Easy, Recipe, Cheese
recipe adapted by allrecipes.com Ground Chicken Taco Burgers
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These look delicious. I don't eat red meat, so these would be a perfect way for me to still enjoy a burger, but with a kicked up twist. Yum. =)
ReplyDeleteHow could I disagree with a fusion of burger and taco? Haha! I love all the spices and condiments you added. The chicken is a fresh take on it, because most people use beef. This is a good recipe for a slider. Good job!
ReplyDeleteDiane Baker @ Alej Rest