John McCain Chicken Queso Burger Recipe

Name: John McCain Chicken Queso Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lemon; 1 lime; 1 orange; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon adobo all-purpose seasoning; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 6 6 -ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 3/4 cup fresh tomato salsa, plus more for serving; 6 slices pepper jack cheese (about 8 ounces); 6 challah rolls or other soft rolls, halved; 1 Hass avocado, sliced

Servings: persons

1 lemon
1 lime
1 orange
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon adobo all-purpose seasoning
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 6 -ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3/4 cup fresh tomato salsa, plus more for serving
6 slices pepper jack cheese (about 8 ounces)
6 challah rolls or other soft rolls, halved
1 Hass avocado, sliced

1
Finely grate the zest of the lemon, lime and orange into a medium bowl.
2
Squeeze in the juice of each fruit.
3
Add the chili powder, adobo seasoning and olive oil; whisk to combine.
4
Add the chicken and coat well with the marinade; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
5
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
6
Grill the chicken breasts until cooked through, about 8 minutes per side, turning once.
7
Move the chicken to the cooler side of the grill (or reduce the heat on the stove) and top each piece with 1 tablespoon salsa and 1 slice cheese.
8
Cover and cook until the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
9
Place a chicken breast on each roll bottom; add a few slices of avocado and cover with the roll top.
10
Serve with more salsa, if desired.
11
Photograph by Tina Rupp

496

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lemon, 1 lime, 1 orange, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, John McCain Chicken Queso Burger 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.

John McCain Chicken Queso Burger

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