Cheddar Jalapeno Chicken Burgers with Guacamole

Name: Cheddar Jalapeno Chicken Burgers with Guacamole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 burgers.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/3 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1-1/2 pounds ground chicken; 4 hamburger buns, split; 1/2 cup guacamole; Optional toppings: sliced red onion, lettuce leaves, salsa and sour cream

6 reviews

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 burgers

My husband and I are down for anything with guacamole, so it's no wonder that we love these smoking-hot burgers! They're perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a backyard barbecue! —Gaby Dalkin, What's Gaby Cooking

Ingredients

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground chicken
4 hamburger buns, split
1/2 cup guacamole
Optional toppings: sliced red onion, lettuce leaves, salsa and sour cream

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-in. thick patties.
Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat 7-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Serve on buns with guacamole and additional toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 447 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 849mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein.

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