Chicken Fajita Burgers Recipe

Name: Chicken Fajita Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 13 lbs ground chicken; 3 -5 drops hot sauce; 2 -3 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon ground dried chipotle powder, a palm full (smoky flavor); extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling; 4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan; 2 bell peppers (red or green-seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise); 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 jalapenos or 1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped; 4 crusty rolls; sour cream; salsa (optional)

Servings: persons

1 13 lbs ground chicken
3 -5 drops hot sauce
2 -3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon ground dried chipotle powder, a palm full (smoky flavor)
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
2 bell peppers (red or green-seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise)
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 jalapenos or 1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
4 crusty rolls
sour cream
salsa (optional)

1
Combine chicken, chipotle powder, cilantro, hot sauce.
2
Score and divide meat into 4 sections and form big patties, 1-inch thick.
3
Drizzle patties with extra-virgin olive oil and cook 6 minutes on each side or until meat is firm and cooked through.
4
Top with cheese to melt.
5
(Grill or cook indoors.
6
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7
Heat a medium skillet over high heat.
8
Add extra-virgin olive oil and peppers and onions.
9
Stir-fry the veggies tossing them with tongs to sear them at edges.
10
Add the jalapeno or serrano pepper.
11
Toss and turn the mixture about 3 minutes.
12
Spread sour cream on insides of buns.
13
Place burgers on each bun bottom and top with 1/4 of the pepper and onion mixture and bun top.
14
Can also top with salsa.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 13 lbs ground chicken, 3 -5 drops hot sauce, 2 -3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon ground dried chipotle powder, a palm full (smoky flavor), and more.

Yes, Chicken Fajita Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Fajita Burgers

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Variations & substitutions

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