Jalapeno Chicken Burger (Print Version)
Spicy chicken burgers mixed with jalapenos, melty pepper jack, and tangy garlic mayo. Great for barbecues or quick dinners.
# Ingredients:
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2 pounds of freshly ground chicken.
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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Half an onion, diced small.
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1-2 jalapenos, deseeded and chopped.
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2 teaspoons of paprika.
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1 teaspoon kosher salt.
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1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper.
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3/4 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese.
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1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro.
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Oil for cooking (olive or vegetable).
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8 slices of American or white cheddar cheese.
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8 fresh hamburger buns.
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1 whole garlic bulb for roasting.
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1/3 cup of mayonnaise.
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2 large, ripe avocados.
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Juice from 1 fresh lime.
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2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro for guacamole.
# Steps:
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Drizzle a garlic head with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast at 400°F for 40 minutes until soft. Squeeze out the roasted garlic and combine with mayo, salt, and pepper.
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Use a fork to mash the avocados in a bowl. Stir in lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth and mixed well.
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Mix ground chicken with garlic, onions, jalapenos, spices, cilantro, and cheese. Shape into 8 burger patties of equal size.
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Oil the grill and cook patties for about 8 minutes per side. Place cheese slices on top in the final minutes to melt.
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Lightly toast the buns. Spread garlic mayo on each, add a cooked patty with melted cheese, and spoon guacamole on top.
# Helpful Notes:
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Swap ground chicken for turkey if you'd like.
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Pan-fry in olive oil for 7-8 minutes on one side, then 5-6 on the other.
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Garlic mayo stays fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days.