Description
Enjoy these flavorful Chicken Burgers with Avocado Corn Salsa for a delicious twist on a classic burger. The juicy chicken patties are seasoned with aromatic spices and topped with a fresh and zesty salsa, making it a perfect meal for a summer grilling session.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken burgers:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
For the avocado corn salsa:
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ½ cup cooked corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
For serving:
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Optional toppings like mayo or hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken burgers: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic, red onion, cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
- Cook the chicken burgers: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5–6 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Make the avocado corn salsa: Combine avocado, corn, red onion, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the burgers: Toast the buns. Place lettuce on the buns, add the cooked chicken patties, top with salsa, and optional toppings.
- Serve: Enjoy your Chicken Burgers with Avocado Corn Salsa immediately.
Notes
- These burgers can also be grilled outdoors.
- For a lighter option, serve over a salad or in lettuce wraps instead of buns.
- Add diced jalapeño to the salsa for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with bun and salsa
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
