Description
These Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Burgers are a flavorful twist on classic chicken patties, featuring smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and sharp cheddar cheese for a spicy, cheesy delight. Perfectly cooked on the stovetop, these burgers boast a juicy interior and a golden-brown crust, served best on your favorite buns with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
- Burger buns and toppings as desired (avocado, lettuce, tomato, or yogurt-based sauce suggested)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat to keep the patties tender.
- Shape Patties: Divide the mixture evenly into four portions and shape each into a patty about ¾ inch thick to ensure even cooking.
- Heat Pan: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat until shimmering and hot but not smoking.
- Cook Burgers: Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) to ensure safety and juiciness.
- Rest Patties: Remove the cooked patties from the heat and let them rest for a couple of minutes; this helps the juices redistribute and keeps the burgers moist.
- Assemble and Serve: Serve the rested patties on burger buns with your favorite toppings such as avocado slices, lettuce, tomato, or a cooling yogurt-based sauce to complement the smoky heat of the chipotle.
Notes
- For additional heat, increase the amount of adobo sauce by one teaspoon.
- These burgers are also delicious when cooked on an outdoor grill over medium heat for a smoky flavor.
- Serve with fresh toppings like avocado, lettuce, tomato, or a yogurt-based sauce to balance the spicy chipotle flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
