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Spicy Mexican Burgers
These Spicy Mexican Burgers are packed with all the best classic taco components. Spicy, smoky chicken patties, covered in gooey pepper jack cheese and smothered with smashed avocado, hot salsa, and crunch tortilla chips.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 636 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 medium jalapeno, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
- 1 large avocado
- Juice of half a lime
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 4 whole-wheat buns
Instructions
- Add chicken, 3/4 teaspoon salt, taco seasoning and half of the minced jalapeno to a medium bowl. Use hands or a fork to mix everything together. Do not overmix. Form into four patties.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet to a medium heat. Add oil. When the pan is hot, add chicken burgers. Cook until seared and golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook another 2 minutes. Evenly divide the cheese between the four patties. Add one tablespoon of water to the pan and cover with a lid. Steam the burgers until the cheese has melted, about 1-2 minutes.
- While the patties cook, add avocado, lime juice and remaining jalapeno to a small bowl. Smash together. Season with salt and pepper.
- When the patties are done cooking, use a spatual to place on bottom bun. Evenly divide smashed avocado on top. Follow up with the salsa and then cover in crushed tortilla chips. Cover with the top part of the bun. Serve!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1burger
Calories
636kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
1316mg
(55%)
Potassium
1085mg
(31%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
564IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
326mg
(33%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 636
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger | |
| Calories | 636kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1316mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1085mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 564IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 326mg | 33% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.