Baja Baked Chicken Cheeseburgers
Description
The flavors of Baja California are showcased in this baked chicken cheeseburger with pepper Jack cheese, jalapeno, and bell pepper.
Ingredients
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1 jalapeno pepper, halved, divided
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1 small red bell pepper, halved, divided
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1 small red onion, halved, divided
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2 pounds ground chicken
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1 1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning (such as Goya®)
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon Mexican seasoning mix (such as Goya® Sazonador Total)
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8 slices pepper Jack cheese
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1 avocado, sliced
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8 tablespoons Mexican-style sour cream, or to taste
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8 hamburger buns, split
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Slice 1/2 of the jalapeno pepper, 1/2 of the bell pepper, and 1/2 of the onion into rings for topping. Set aside.
3
Combine ground chicken and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor; season with adobo seasoning, cumin, and Mexican seasoning. Add remaining peppers and onion. Pulse until mixture is combined. Shape into 8 burgers.
4
Place burgers on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a drip tray.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place 1 slice of pepper Jack cheese on top of each burger. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno slices on top.
6
Spread Mexican sour cream onto each hamburger bun. Top with a chicken burger and serve immediately.