Description
These Chicken Burgers with Avocado Corn Salsa are a delicious and healthy option for your summer grilling. Juicy ground chicken patties seasoned with smoked paprika and cumin are topped with a zesty avocado corn salsa, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Burgers:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Avocado Corn Salsa:
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or grilled)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Burger buns, lettuce, and your choice of sauce or spread (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Burgers: In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, red onion, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until just combined. Shape into patties.
- Cook the Chicken Burgers: Cook the patties in a skillet or grill for 5–6 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Make the Avocado Corn Salsa: Combine avocado, corn, red onion, tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble the Burgers: Toast burger buns, then layer lettuce, a chicken patty, avocado corn salsa, and additional toppings.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Enhance with chipotle mayo or Greek yogurt spread.
- Grilled corn adds a smoky flavor to the salsa.
- For a lighter option, serve bunless over greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with bun and salsa
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
