Mexican Chicken Patties with Avocado Sour Cream Spread

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 bunch green onions , chopped, or to taste
• 2 eggs whites
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro , chopped, or to taste
• 1 jalapeno pepper , seeded and chopped
• 1.5 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 tablespoon ground dried chipotle pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups dry bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder , or to taste
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine ground chicken, green onions, egg whites, cilantro, jalapenos, 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream, chipotle pepper, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Mix until sticky and difficult to handle.

2. 2

   Shape ground chicken mixture into patties. Combine bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat patties lightly with seasoned bread crumbs.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

4. 4

   Mash avocado and 1/2 cup sour cream together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread over chicken patties.