Chicken Burgers with Green Chiles
Chicken Burgers with Green Chiles balance gentle heat from jalapeño and canned green chiles with a cool, creamy cilantro–avocado topping. Melted Cheddar and crisp lettuce add richness and crunch, while a spoon of salsa brightens every bite. Serve these for a casual weeknight dinner or a weekend cookout when you want bold flavor without heaviness.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Burgers with Green Chiles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
For the guacamole, add the avocado, cilantro, sour cream, chili powder, salt, and pepper to a food processor and pulse until smooth.
- 2
Combine the chicken, canned chiles, jalapeno pepper, green onions, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl, then shape the mixture into 4 patties.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
- 4
Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill each patty for 5 minutes per side, until well done. Move the patties to a cooler part of the grill to keep warm, place a slice of Cheddar cheese on each, and lightly grill the buns while the cheese melts.
- 5
Spread the bottom of each bun with guacamole, add 1/4 cup of shredded lettuce and a grilled chicken burger, spoon 1 tablespoon of salsa on each burger, and top with the other half of the bun to serve.
- Calories 441.32 kcal High 22%
- Protein 31.14 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 42.33 g 15%
- Total Fat 17.11 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 3.62 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.07 mg High 32%
- Sodium 634.12 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 6.36 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 5.14 g --
- Added Sugars 3.18 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 99.1 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.08 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 455.53 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 98.91 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 23.69 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Burgers with Green Chiles is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, and Diced Green Chiles. Each serving provides about 441.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Burgers with Green Chiles made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Diced Green Chiles, Dried Oregano. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Burgers with Green Chiles?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 441.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Burgers with Green Chiles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken Burgers with Green Chiles healthy?
- Chicken Burgers with Green Chiles has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 441.32 calories and 31.14 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 634.12 mg (28% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.62 g (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.18 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, 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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