Chili Lime Chicken Burgers

These Chili Lime Chicken Burgers are packed with zesty flavor from lime, chili seasoning, and fresh peppers, topped with a creamy avocado salsa. A healthy, flavorful meal perfect for grilling or pan-searing!

^{For the Chicken Burgers:}

• ^{1½ pounds ground chicken (93/7 lean-to-fat ratio)}
• ^{½ red bell pepper, chopped}
• ^{½ poblano pepper, chopped (or substitute with green bell pepper)}
• ^{1 green onion, chopped}
• ^{Juice of ½ lime}
• ^{½ teaspoon salt}
• ^{¼ teaspoon ground black pepper}

^{For the Chili Seasoning:}

• ^{2 teaspoons chili powder}
• ^{1 teaspoon ground cumin}
• ^{¼ teaspoon salt}
• ^{⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper}

^{For the Avocado Salsa:}

• ^{1 large ripe avocado, diced}
• ^{Juice of ½ lime}
• ^{½ teaspoon of the prepared chili seasoning}

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^{Prepare the Chili Seasoning:}

• ^{In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper.}
• ^{Mix well and set aside.}

^{Make the Avocado Salsa:}

• ^{In a medium bowl, gently combine diced avocado, juice of ½ lime, and ½ teaspoon of the prepared chili seasoning.}
• ^{Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.}

^{Prepare the Chicken Burgers:}

• ^{In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped red bell pepper, chopped poblano pepper, chopped green onion, juice of ½ lime, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.}
• ^{Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing to prevent tough burgers.}
• ^{Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape into patties.}
• ^{Sprinkle each patty with the remaining chili seasoning.}

^{Cook the Burgers:}

• ^{Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.}
• ^{Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the burgers are cooked through.}

^{Assemble and Serve:}

• ^{Serve the chicken burgers topped with the prepared avocado salsa.}
• ^{Optionally, serve on buns or in lettuce wraps, and garnish with additional lime wedges or fresh herbs as desired.}

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