Chipotle Chicken Burgers
Chipotle Chicken Burgers deliver juicy heat with smoky chipotle-studded patties crowned by melty pepper Jack. A tangy chipotle-lime mayo and fresh pico de gallo add brightness and zip, while cilantro lifts the finish. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or casual cookout when you want bold, spicy flavor with a fresh, zesty contrast.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chipotle Chicken Burgers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, lime juice, and the 1/8 teaspoon salt; set aside.
- 2
In a medium bowl, mix the ground chicken, chipotle peppers, queso fresco, salt, and ground coriander.
- 3
Shape the mixture into 4 patties and set them on squares of parchment paper.
- 4
Refrigerate for 10 minutes to help the patties firm up.
- 5
Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6
Brush the skillet with butter and toast the buns, cut side down, until lightly browned, about 1 to 2 minutes; set aside.
- 7
Heat oil in the same skillet over medium heat.
- 8
Fry the burgers until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear; an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 3 minutes per side.
- 9
Turn off the heat, place cheese slices over the patties, and cover with a lid to let the residual heat melt the cheese.
- 10
Spread the chipotle mayo on the bottom buns and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cilantro.
- 11
Add a chicken patty and top with pico de gallo.
- Calories 557.83 kcal High 28%
- Protein 35.82 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 34.82 g 13%
- Total Fat 30.05 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 9.75 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 131.91 mg High 44%
- Sodium 811.81 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 2.45 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 5.04 g --
- Added Sugars 2.94 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 218.98 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 3.16 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 157.98 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 61.79 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 5.2 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chipotle Chicken Burgers is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Adobo Sauce, Butter, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 557.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chipotle Chicken Burgers made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Sauce, Butter, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Chicken. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chipotle Chicken Burgers?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 557.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chipotle Chicken Burgers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Chipotle Chicken Burgers healthy?
- Chipotle Chicken Burgers has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 557.83 calories and 35.82 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 811.81 mg (35% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.75 g (49% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.94 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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