CHILE-LIME CHICKEN BURGERS

Chile-Lime Chicken Burgers image

Provided by Gabriela Rodiles

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral oil
1 shallot or 1/4 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground chicken or turkey
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 avocado, pitted and flesh scooped out
4 hamburger buns, toasted
4 small lettuce leaves
1 large tomato, sliced

Steps:

Preheat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, grill or large grill pan to medium-high heat.
Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots or onions, bell peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft but not browned, about 1 minute. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside to cool for 2 minutes.
Add the ground chicken or turkey, cilantro, the lime zest, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, the cumin and crushed red pepper to the bowl with the shallots and bell peppers. Mix well with your hands until combined. Divide into 4 equal mounds and form each into a 1-inch-thick patty.
Cook the patties until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, combine the avocado with the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Lightly smash the avocado with a fork to combine.
Top the bottom buns with the lettuce, patties, tomato slices and mashed avocados. Close the burgers and serve.