Easy Chili Lime Chicken Burgers Recipe
These easy Chili Lime Chicken Burgers are a flavorful and healthy twist on classic chicken patties, featuring zesty lime juice, fresh cilantro, and a bit of heat from red pepper flakes. Perfectly pan-seared and served with a fresh salad of mixed greens, avocado, and tomatoes, they make a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed on their own, in a bun, or over your favorite low-carb sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chili Lime Chicken Burgers
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¼ cup green onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ large lime, juiced
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for cooking
Salad
- 3 cups mixed greens, divided
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ lime
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, sliced or chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the burger mixture: In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, finely chopped green onions, red bell pepper, cilantro, minced garlic, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and the juice of half a lime. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute all ingredients for flavorful patties.
- Form the patties: Divide the mixture into four equal portions. With wet hands to prevent sticking, shape each portion into a flat, round patty of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Cook the patties: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the patties in the pan and sear for about 2 ½ minutes on each side, cooking until they are thoroughly cooked and have a golden-brown crust.
- Prepare the salad: Toss the mixed greens with olive oil, lime juice, and salt to taste. Arrange the salad on plates alongside sliced avocado and tomatoes, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Add a squeeze of remaining lime to brighten the flavors.
- Serve: Place the cooked chicken burger patties on the plates with the salad. Optionally, serve the burgers on buns, wraps, low-carb bagels, rice, or cauliflower mash according to your preference.
Notes
- Freezing for later: Combine ingredients and shape into four patties as directed. Flash freeze patties individually on a baking sheet. Once frozen, separate each patty with parchment paper, store in a sealed freezer bag, remove air, label with date, and freeze. Defrost in the fridge before cooking.
- Substitution tip: Ground turkey can be used instead of chicken. For more flavor and moisture, opt for ground dark turkey meat rather than white meat.
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