Description
These Spicy Chicken Burgers are packed with flavor and heat, perfect for those who like a kick in their meal. Juicy ground chicken mixed with a blend of spices, topped with a zesty Chipotle Aioli, and served with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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For the Spicy Chicken Burgers:
- 1 lb lean ground chicken or ground turkey
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2–3 Tbsp Franks Red Hot Sauce or any hot sauce
For the Chipotle Aioli:
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon, squeezed
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp chipotle powder
- 1–2 tsp Franks Red Hot Sauce or any hot sauce of choice
Optional Toppings:
- sesame seed buns
- fresh sliced tomatoes
- spicy pickles
- red onion slices
- lettuce
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, hot sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, and spices. Mix well.
- Form burger patties. Make 4-5 patties of equal size.
- For the Air Fryer: Cook at 370ºF for 12-14 minutes until cooked through.
- For the Grill: Grill on medium to high heat until no longer pink in the center, about 5-6 minutes per side. Internal temperature should reach 165ºF.
- Prepare the Chipotle Aioli: Mix mayo, lemon juice, chili powder, chipotle powder, and hot sauce. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Assemble the burgers: Serve the patties on buns or lettuce wraps, top with desired toppings, and drizzle with Chipotle Aioli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
