Green Chili Chicken Burgers
Description
Guacamole and salsa give a Southwestern flair to flavorful grilled chicken burgers.
Ingredients
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1 avocado, peeled and pitted
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 pound ground chicken breast
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1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers, drained
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1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded if desired and finely diced
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3 green onions, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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ground black pepper to taste
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4 slices Cheddar cheese
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4 hamburger buns, split
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1 cup shredded lettuce
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1/3 cup salsa
Directions
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To make the guacamole, place the avocado, cilantro, sour cream, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor and pulse until smooth..
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Mix chicken, canned chiles, jalapeno pepper, green onions, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
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Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
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Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill each patty 5 minutes per side, until well done. Move the patties to a cooler area of the grill to keep warm, and top each patty with a slice of Cheddar cheese. Lightly grill the buns while the cheese is melting.
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Spread the bottom of each bun with guacamole, and top with 1/4 cup of shredded lettuce and a grilled chicken burger. Spoon 1 tablespoon of salsa on each burger and top with the other half of the bun to serve.