Description
Chicken Burgers with Avocado Corn Salsa is a fresh, juicy, and vibrant meal perfect for warm days. Featuring tender ground chicken patties paired with a zesty and creamy avocado corn salsa, this recipe combines savory, crunchy, and bright flavors for a healthy, easy-to-make alternative to classic beef burgers. Ideal for family dinners, picnics, or BBQs, this customizable dish is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Burgers
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
For the Avocado Corn Salsa
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 small jalapeño, minced (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other Ingredients
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado Corn Salsa: Combine diced avocado, corn kernels, finely chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro in a bowl. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mix, season with salt and pepper, and gently toss to combine. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Mix the Chicken Burger Patties: In a large bowl, mix ground chicken with salt, pepper, and optional spices like garlic powder and smoked paprika. Mix just until blended to keep the patties tender. Form mixture into evenly sized patties, about ¼ pound each.
- Cook the Chicken Burgers: Heat a lightly oiled skillet or grill over medium heat. Cook patties for 5–6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Avoid pressing down on patties to retain juiciness.
- Toast the Buns: While burgers cook, lightly toast hamburger buns on grill or in toaster oven until golden brown for added texture and flavor.
- Assemble the Burgers: Place each cooked chicken patty on the bottom half of a bun, spoon a generous amount of avocado corn salsa over the top, and finish with the bun’s top half. Serve immediately to enjoy warm chicken with cool salsa contrast.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially avocado and corn.
- Do not overmix the chicken to avoid dense and tough patties.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer for perfectly cooked burgers.
- Season well with salt and pepper; optional spices add flavor depth.
- Let cooked patties rest a few minutes to retain juices.
- Assemble burgers just before serving to keep buns from getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-frying / Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with salsa
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken burger, avocado corn salsa, healthy burger, summer recipe, grilled chicken, fresh salsa, easy dinner