The flavors of Baja California are showcased in this baked chicken burger.
Prep
24 min
Cook
40 min
Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
1 jalapeno pepper
, halved, divided
1 small red bell pepper
, halved, divided
1 small red onion
, halved, divided
2 pounds ground chicken
0.25 cups chopped fresh cilantro
1.5 teaspoons adobo seasoning
, such as Goya®
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoons Mexican seasoning mix
, such as Goya® Sazonador Total
8 slices pepper Jack cheese
1 avocado
, sliced
8 tablespoons Mexican-style sour cream
, or to taste
8 hamburgers buns
, split
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Slice 1/2 of the jalapeno pepper, 1/2 of the bell pepper, and 1/2 of the onion into rings for topping. Set aside.
3
Combine ground chicken and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor; season with adobo seasoning, cumin, and Mexican seasoning. Add remaining peppers and onion. Pulse until mixture is combined. Shape into 8 burgers.
4
Place burgers on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a drip tray.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place 1 slice of pepper Jack cheese on top of each burger. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno slices on top.
6
Spread Mexican sour cream onto each hamburger bun. Top with a chicken burger and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
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