Description
These Chicken Burgers with Avocado Corn Salsa are a delicious and healthy option for a summer meal. Juicy ground chicken patties seasoned with aromatic spices are topped with a refreshing salsa made of creamy avocado, sweet corn, and zesty tomatoes. Served on a toasted bun, these burgers are a flavor-packed delight that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken burgers:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
For the avocado corn salsa:
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
For serving:
- 4 burger buns
- Optional toppings like lettuce, mayo, or hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken burgers: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic, red onion, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Shape into patties.
- Cook the burgers: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Make the avocado corn salsa: Combine avocado, corn, tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble the burgers: Toast the buns, place a patty on each, top with salsa, and add desired toppings.
Notes
- These burgers can also be grilled. Use a grill-safe pan or lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- The salsa doubles as a delicious side or dip for chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Grill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with bun and salsa
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg