Description
These Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Burgers offer a flavorful twist on classic chicken burgers by combining ground chicken with smoky chipotle peppers and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfectly seasoned and cooked on the stovetop for a juicy, slightly crispy finish, they are assembled with fresh lettuce, tomato, and red onion on toasted buns. Ideal for a quick and spicy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burgers
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
For Serving
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomato
- Red onion slices
- Optional: mayo or chipotle mayo
Instructions
- Mix the Burger Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, finely chopped chipotle peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid dense burgers.
- Form Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a burger patty, ensuring they are uniform for even cooking.
- Cook the Burgers: Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook each burger for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reads 165°F and the exterior is golden brown with a slight crisp.
- Toast the Buns: While the burgers cook, lightly toast the hamburger buns if desired, to add texture and warmth.
- Assemble the Burgers: Place each cooked patty on the bottom half of a bun. Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, red onion rings, and a spoonful of mayo or chipotle mayo if using. Top with the bun and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be substituted in place of chicken for a different flavor.
- For an extra spicy kick, increase the chipotle peppers to 3 tablespoons or add a dash of hot sauce.
- These burgers can also be grilled outdoors instead of stovetop cooking for a smoky flavor.
- Use gluten-free buns to make the recipe gluten-free.
