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A plate with a chicken avocado burger topped with avocado sauce, lettuce, tomato and red onion.
Course Main Course

Chicken Avocado Burgers

By: Elysia
Servings 4 burgers
Add a punch of flavor to your dinner table with these delicious chicken avocado burgers! Avocado adds tenderness and moisture to this zesty chicken burger, and it's the star of the show in the refreshing avocado burger sauce too. This recipe is perfect for avocado lovers! {Gluten-free & Paleo}
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken avocado burgers

  • 1/2 medium ripe avocado
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon finely diced jalapeno pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Olive oil for cooking

For the avocado burger sauce

  • 1 medium avocado
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Juice from half a lime (about 1 tablespoon lime juice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons water (or more as needed)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mash the avocado. Add ground chicken, garlic, jalapeno pepper, salt and pepper and mix until combined. Form into 4-5 patties, about ½ inch thick. Place patties on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and place in the freezer for 20-25 minutes, or until the patties have slightly firmed up.
  • Meanwhile combine all ingredients for the avocado crema in a mini blender or food processor. Pulse until a smooth sauce forms. Add more water if needed until you achieve desired consistency.
  • When ready to cook burgers, oil and preheat a grill or cast iron pan to medium high heat. Cook the burgers until seared and golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to a platter and serve with a bun, avocado sauce, and desired toppings.

Notes

  • Choose ripe (but not brown) avocados for best results. It will be easier to mash and incorporate into the burger patty, and combine into the sauce.
  • If making these burgers for kids, you may wish to leave out the jalapeno pepper if they’re sensitive to any spice. They're not spicy burgers, but do have a bit of a kick.
  • Be sure to put the patties in the freezer to allow them to firm up slightly before cooking. If you skip this step, they'll be more likely to fall apart on the grill.
  • Oil the grates of grill really well with paper towel or a brush and only flip the burgers when they’re cooked enough to hold together when flipped.

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 23gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 660mgPotassium: 989mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 152IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
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