Description
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Jalapeño Pepper Jack Chicken Burger, a fiery twist on classic burgers that’s sure to delight your taste buds. This juicy chicken burger combines ground chicken with spicy jalapeños and creamy pepper jack cheese, creating an explosion of flavor that’s perfect for any gathering. Whether you’re firing up the grill for a summer BBQ or looking for a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time. Top it off with roasted garlic mayo or homemade guacamole, and you’ve got a dish that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1–2 jalapeño peppers, finely diced
- 3/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 8 hamburger buns
- 1 head of roasted garlic
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Vegetable or olive oil
- 8 slices of cheese (optional; I use American or white cheddar)
- 2 large avocados
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, diced jalapeños, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, minced garlic, diced onion, and paprika until combined.
- Form mixture into eight patties.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill patties for about 8 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Add cheese during the last minute if desired.
- Serve on toasted buns with roasted garlic mayo or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (180g)
- Calories: 533
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 106mg