Southwest-Style Chicken Burgers Recipe

Name: Southwest-Style Chicken Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg, slightly beaten; ¼ cup finely crushed tortilla chips; 3 tablespoons finely chopped green sweet peppers; ¾ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb ground uncooked chicken; 4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese; 4 kaiser rolls or 4 hamburger buns; 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and sliced (optional); 4 lettuce leaves; ¼ cup salsa

Servings: persons

1 egg, slightly beaten
¼ cup finely crushed tortilla chips
3 tablespoons finely chopped green sweet peppers
¾ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 lb ground uncooked chicken
4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
4 kaiser rolls or 4 hamburger buns
1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and sliced (optional)
4 lettuce leaves
¼ cup salsa

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Mix together egg, tortilla chips, sweet pepper, chili powder, salt and pepper.
3
Add chicken, mix well.
4
(mixture will be wet).
5
Shape chicken into four 3/4 inch patties.
6
Place patties onto unheated rack of broiler pan.
7
Broil 4-5 inches from heat for 14 - 18 minutes or until no longer pink.
8
(165 degrees) turning once halfway through.
9
Top burgers with cheese and broil an additional minute until cheese melts.
10
Serve on toasted rolls.
11
Top with avocado, lettuce, and salsa.

525

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, slightly beaten, ¼ cup finely crushed tortilla chips, 3 tablespoons finely chopped green sweet peppers, ¾ teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Southwest-Style 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-Style Chicken Burgers

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