Fajita Burger Wrap
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Fajita Burger Wrap
Description
This recipe creates a fajita-inspired chicken burger by blending ground chicken with diced bell peppers, red onions, jalapeños, cotija cheese, and cilantro, all seasoned with a fajita spice mix and lime juice. The mix yields patties that deliver moisture from the vegetables and cheese and a bright citrus note from the lime. Cooking the patties in a skillet allows the edges to caramelize while melting some cotija cheese on top adds a crispy, savory crust.
Warm tortilla wraps are spread with queso and sour cream, offering creamy elements that contrast with fresh diced bell peppers and shredded lettuce for crunch. The assembled wrap balances the spiced, juicy burger with fresh and creamy toppings, suitable for a quick lunch or casual dinner.
The recipe also suggests alternative serving methods, such as placing patties on buns or over a salad for variety. Heating wraps briefly before assembly improves texture by making them pliable without drying. Keeping burger patties separate from wraps and toppings extends freshness when storing leftovers up to four days.
Ingredients
For the burger
- 2 T fajita seasoning
- 1 lbs ground chicken
- ½ cup bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 2 tbsp jalapeño diced
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 1 lime
Wrap & Toppings
- 4 tortilla wraps
- Queso
- sour cream
- salsa
- lettuce
- bell pepper diced
Instructions
- Start by preparing the ingredients. Finely wash and dice: red onions, bell peppers, jalapenos, and cilantro.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeno, and fajita seasoning mixture, cilantro, lime juice, and cotija cheese together. Mix until ingredients are combined.
- Then heat a skillet to medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Use your hands to shape the burger into 4 equal sized patties.
- Cook each burger for 5-6 minutes on each side. Prior to flipping the first time, feel free to add additional cotija cheese crumbles to the top of the uncooked burger. You’ll get a caramelized cheese after flipping and it’s SOOO good.
- Once the burgers have reached an internal temperature of 160°F, remove them from the skillet. Get ready to assemble the wraps.
- Heat each wrap for 1-2 minutes on a clean skillet, just to get warm.
- Spread queso and sour cream on the bottom of the wrap. Then add fresh diced bell peppers and shredded lettuce. Top with a cooked Fajita Burger (sliced in half or quarters), layer any other condiments you’d like, and roll together.
- If you’re making these into traditional burgers, grab some burger buns (I suggest brioche buns), top with lettuce, pickle, spicy mayo, bell pepper, queso, anything else you’d like, and bite on in!
Notes
- Using a pizza cutter to dice fresh herbs speeds preparation and reduces mess.
- The burgers can be served on buns or over salads instead of wraps for different meal options.
- Store cooked burger patties separately from wraps and toppings for up to four days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 burger (patty only) | |
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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