BAJA BAKED CHICKEN CHEESEBURGERS

Baja Baked Chicken Cheeseburgers image

The flavors of Baja California are showcased in this baked chicken burger.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 jalapeno pepper, halved, divided
1 small red bell pepper, halved, divided
1 small red onion, halved, divided
2 pounds ground chicken
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ teaspoons adobo seasoning (such as Goya®)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon 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 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
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.
Place burgers on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a drip tray.
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.
Spread Mexican sour cream onto each hamburger bun. Top with a chicken burger and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 101.4 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 422 mg, Sugar 1.5 g