Description
These Spicy Chicken Burgers are packed with flavor and heat, making them a perfect choice for a delicious and satisfying meal. The combination of ground chicken, jalapeño, and spices creates a juicy and spicy patty that is sure to please your taste buds. Serve these burgers on toasted buns with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and a creamy spicy mayo for a complete and mouthwatering experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving:
- burger buns
- lettuce
- tomato slices
- spicy mayo or sauce
Instructions
- Mix the Burger Patties: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, jalapeño, garlic, red onion, breadcrumbs, egg, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
- Cook Patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Assemble Burgers: Toast the buns if desired. Place patties on buns, top with lettuce, tomato, and spicy mayo. Serve.
Notes
- For extra spice, add hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- You can also grill the burgers instead of pan-frying for a smoky flavor.
- Spicy mayo can be made by mixing mayonnaise with sriracha or chipotle sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Grill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with bun and toppings
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg