Description
Succulent chicken avocado burgers blend California’s freshest ingredients into a protein-packed meal that sings with creamy and zesty flavors. Crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and smooth avocado create perfect harmony you’ll crave after the first mouthwatering bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs (almond meal for gluten-free option)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tsps adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 4 whole-grain hamburger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Additional avocado slices (optional)
Instructions
- Patty Preparation: Delicately blend ground chicken, diced avocado, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped jalapeno, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Gently shape the mixture into four uniform patties, ensuring a consistent thickness.
- Cooking Process: Choose between grilling or stovetop cooking. For grilling, heat to medium (375F/190C) and lightly oil grates. Alternatively, use a skillet with a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Cook patties 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165F (74C), ensuring thorough cooking.
- Sauce Crafting: Whisk plain Greek yogurt with adobo sauce and salt in a small bowl, creating a smooth, zesty chipotle yogurt sauce. Fine-tune seasoning to personal preference.
- Burger Assembly: Lightly toast hamburger buns. Lavishly spread chipotle yogurt sauce on bottom bun. Position cooked chicken avocado patty, then layer with crisp lettuce leaves, juicy tomato slices, and additional avocado slices if desired. Crown with top bun.
- Serving Suggestion: Present burgers while warm, accompanied by complementary sides like crispy sweet potato fries or a vibrant fresh salad.
Notes
- Add breadcrumbs carefully and chill the patties for 15-30 minutes before cooking to help them hold together and prevent breaking during grilling or pan-frying.
- Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent the burger mixture from becoming too wet, which can make patties fall apart easily during cooking.
- Always use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165F internally for food safety, avoiding both undercooking and overcooking which can dry out the meat.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like cilantro or green onions to the patty mixture for additional depth and complexity of flavor without compromising the burger’s structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg