Chicken Burgers with Avocado Corn Salsa Recipe
These juicy Chicken Burgers with Avocado Corn Salsa combine flavorful ground chicken patties with a fresh, zesty salsa made from avocado, sweet corn, and cilantro. Perfectly grilled for a smoky finish, this recipe offers a delicious twist on classic burgers with a creamy, tangy topping that enhances every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 burgers 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Burgers
- 1 ½ lb ground chicken meat (preferably thighs)
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar, Gouda, or provolone)
- ¼ cup mayo
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
For the Avocado Corn Salsa
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 ear of fresh corn, husks and silks removed
- ⅛ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ lime, juiced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Burger Mixture: Place the ground chicken in a medium mixing bowl. Add the shredded cheese, chopped scallions, mayo, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined to ensure even seasoning.
- Shape the Patties: Using a ½ cup measure, scoop the chicken mixture and form round-shaped patties, evenly sized to promote even cooking.
- Grill the Patties: Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook each patty for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they are fully cooked through and have a nicely browned exterior.
- Prepare the Avocado Corn Salsa: While the patties are grilling, use a sharp knife to carefully remove the kernels from the corn cob. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
- Season the Salsa: Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice over the salsa mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then gently mix to combine all the flavors without mashing the avocado.
- Serve: Once the chicken burgers are grilled and hot, top each patty with a generous spoonful of the avocado corn salsa. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using chicken thighs helps keep the burgers juicy and flavorful.
- Be gentle when mixing the salsa to keep avocado slices intact.
- For extra flavor, you can lightly toast the burger buns on the grill before assembling.
- If fresh corn is not available, frozen corn kernels can be thawed and used as a substitute.
- This recipe can also be cooked on a stovetop grill pan if an outdoor grill is not available.
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