Southwest Chicken Burgers Recipe

Name: Southwest Chicken Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shredded zucchini; 2 tablespoons canned diced green chiles, drained; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb uncooked ground chicken or 1 lb ground turkey; 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1/2 cup salsa; 1 green onion, chopped (2 tablespoons); 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon plain low-fat yogurt; 4 flour tortillas; lettuce leaf

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shredded zucchini
2 tablespoons canned diced green chiles, drained
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb uncooked ground chicken or 1 lb ground turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil
1/2 cup salsa
1 green onion, chopped (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon plain low-fat yogurt
4 flour tortillas
lettuce leaf

1
Combine zucchini, green chiles, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add ground chicken; mix well. Shape chicken mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
2
In a large skillet cook patties in hot oil over medium heat about 10 minutes or until no longer pink (165 degree F), turning once.
3
Meanwhile, combine salsa, green onion, cilantro, and yogurt. Place each burger on the upper half of a flour tortilla. Add lettuce and salsa mixture. Fold the bottom half over burger; fold the sides to the center, overlapping slightly. (If using hamburger buns, line bottoms of the toasted buns with lettuce leaves; add the burger, salsa mixture, and bun tops.).

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shredded zucchini, 2 tablespoons canned diced green chiles, drained, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Southwest Chicken 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.

Southwest Chicken Burgers

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