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Chicken Burgers with Chipotle Aioli

These chicken burgers with chipotle aioli are juicy, flavorful, and absolutely mouth-watering! Ground chicken and a few simple spices are formed into patties and pan-fried. Then they're topped with cheddar cheese, smashed avocado, and smothered in a smoky chipotle aioli. These chicken burgers are incredibly family and warm weather-friendly!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Yield:4 burgers

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Large skillet

Ingredients

For the burger patties:

For the chipotle aioli:

For assembling:

  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • ½ red onion sliced
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 4 butter lettuce leaves
  • 2 avocados mashed
  • 4 hamburger buns

Instructions

  • Add all burger patty ingredients, except olive oil, to a bowl and mix to combine, then divide into four patties.
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  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook each patty for about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
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  • Make chipotle aioli by adding all ingredients to a bowl and mixing together.
  • Stack chicken burger patty, cheddar cheese, sliced red onion, tomato, lettuce, and mashed avocado onto each bottom bun. Spread chipotle aioli onto each top bun and stack on top of each burger.

Notes

  • Chipotle Chili Powder: For a less-spicy alternative, use smoked paprika instead.
  • Mayonnaise: Any kind of mayonnaise will work in this recipe!
  • Make it Gluten-Free: Either wrap these burgers in lettuce or serve on top of a salad for a gluten-free dish.
 
Recipe yields 4 chicken burgers with chipotle aioli. Nutritional values shown reflect information for one chicken burger, including all toppings. Macros may vary slightly based on specific brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1burger | Calories: 605kcal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 1214mg | Potassium: 1059mg | Total Carbs: 30g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Net Carbs: 25g | Vitamin A: 1060IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 3mg
Recipe By:Sam Guarnieri