Description
These juicy Chicken Burgers with Avocado Corn Salsa are a fresh and flavorful twist on classic burgers. Made with ground chicken thighs mixed with cheese and scallions, then grilled to perfection and topped with a zesty avocado corn salsa, this recipe offers a delicious and easy meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend cookout.
Ingredients
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Chicken Burgers
- 1 ½ lb ground chicken meat (thighs preferred)
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar, Gouda, Provolone)
- ¼ cup mayo
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Avocado Corn Salsa
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 ear of fresh corn, kernels removed
- ⅛ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ lime, juiced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: Place the ground chicken meat in a large bowl. Add the chopped scallions, shredded cheese, mayo, salt, and pepper. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until evenly combined to ensure flavorful patties.
- Form Patties: Shape the chicken mixture into evenly sized patties, ensuring they are compact to hold together well during cooking.
- Grill the Patties: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Cook the chicken patties for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they are fully cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), with a nicely browned exterior.
- Prepare Avocado Corn Salsa: Cut the corn kernels off the cob into a bowl. Add the sliced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Gently mix to combine without mashing the avocado, maintaining a fresh salsa texture.
- Serve: Place the grilled chicken burgers on buns or plates and top each patty with a generous portion of the avocado corn salsa. Serve immediately for a fresh and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Ground chicken thighs are preferred for juicier and more flavorful burgers compared to breast meat.
- Ensure the patties are not too thick for even cooking on the grill.
- You can substitute the shredded cheese with your choice of cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for variation.
- If a grill is unavailable, you can cook the patties in a skillet over medium heat for similar results.
- The avocado corn salsa should be served fresh to prevent the avocado from browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
