Description
Bold, fiery, and incredibly juicy, these Hot Chili Chicken Burgers are packed with fresh chilies, zesty lime, and creamy chili-lime mayo. A perfect blend of spice and comfort on a bun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 fresh red chilies (Fresno or Thai), finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks green onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- Lettuce, tomato, and red onion (as desired)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Oil the grates if grilling.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix ground chicken, chopped chilies, garlic, green onion, cilantro, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, lime zest, egg, and breadcrumbs until just combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly oil your skillet or grill. Shape mixture into four patties.
- Assemble the Dish: Mix mayo, sriracha, and lime juice. Prep toppings and toast buns.
- Cook to Perfection: Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Add cheese in last minute if using.
- Finishing Touches: Spread chili mayo on buns, layer with toppings, and place patty on top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Stack the burger, press lightly, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use gloves when chopping hot chilies to avoid skin irritation.
- Wet your hands before shaping patties to prevent sticking.
- Chill patties before cooking for better shape retention.
- Adjust chili amount to suit your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg