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Fiesta Corn Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Avocado Sauce

June 8, 2021
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Peppers, corn, and onions sauteed in tons of spices and folded into the juiciest, chicken patties: these Fiesta Corn Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Avocado Sauce are next level amazing.
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Peppers, corn, and onions sauteed in tons of spices and folded into the juiciest, chicken patties: these Fiesta Corn Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Avocado Sauce are next level amazing. 

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Summer is finally here, and, let me tell you, I could not be more ready!! This is truly my favorite season of the year — especially when it comes to cooking. Burgers, salads, and all the sides: summer food is truly the best. Still, sometimes you want to mix it up from your classic backyard barbecue food. These Fiesta Corn Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Avocado Sauce are the perfect solution! With veggies sauteed in all the good Mexican spices, a juicy chicken patty base, melty cheddar cheese, and a cooling avocado sauce to spread on your bun, these burgers really have it all. You have to make them!

the breakdown…

This Fiesta Corn Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Avocado Sauce recipe starts off by preparing the chicken burger patties. These patties are definitely not your average boring chicken burgers. No, these burgers are packed with tons of caramelized vegetables. In fact, you could even consider these half veggie burgers, if you were being technical. 

The vegetables I go with here are a yellow onion, some corn, and a red bell pepper. This combination is perfectly sweet and smoky, yet not too overpowering in the patty. Minus maybe beans of course, these veggies are my staples when it comes to Mexican food. In fact, this sauté is very similar to the one in my Chicken Meatball and Cauliflower Rice Enchilada Skillet. I just love the combo of the smoky Mexican spices (cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and oregano) with them… so good!

Peppers, corn, and onions sauteed in tons of spices and folded into the juiciest, chicken patties: these Fiesta Corn Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Avocado Sauce are next level amazing.

all the flavor!

After getting a good start on sauteeing those veggies, I like to add in a little bit of fresh cilantro and some worcestershire. With the little pop of freshness from the cilantro and the bite from the worcestershire sauce, these veggies are totally transformed into something amazing. The worcestershire sauce is a must — it totally amps up the flavor. But, if you wanted to go with a different herb instead of cilantro, parsley and chives work well. It’s really all about that zing of freshness!

Once your veggie mixture has slightly cooled, it’s time to make your patties! Most of the flavor/seasoning in these patties comes from the prepared mixture itself, so there’s no need to add a ton of bells and whistles to the meat. With some breadcrumbs to hold things together, and an egg to keep things moist (chicken burgers can get very dry!! The oil from the veggies also helps with this!!), you’re golden. All you have to do is form your patties and you’re good to go!

heat up that skillet!

Now, it’s time to get cooking those Fiesta Corn Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Avocado Sauce! Make sure you heat up your skillet super hot! I like to use a cast iron skillet as they retain heat best, but go with what you have. A grill pan would also work very well, but I would steer clear of throwing these on an outdoor grill. They’re pretty crumbly, and could fall through a traditional barbecue. Plus, with a little oil in a super hot pan, you get an amazing char on your chicken burgers that is out of this world. Trust me, you won’t miss the grill.

When there’s just a few minutes left of cooking time, it’s time to melt that cheese on top of your patties. Cheddar is a classic, and tastes amazing with the Mexican flavors of these Fiesta Corn Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Avocado Sauce. That being said, white cheddar, monterey jack, or even swiss would be delicious. Go with what you love — just don’t skip the cheese! There’s nothing better than melty cheese on a burger!

Peppers, corn, and onions sauteed in tons of spices and folded into the juiciest, chicken patties: these Fiesta Corn Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Avocado Sauce are next level amazing.

that avocado sauce…

Lastly, you’ve got to blend up that avocado sauce. Yes, you could go with a classic mashed avocado or guacamole, BUT I definitely recommend these Fiesta burgers with this avocado sauce. By just throwing some avocados, a jalapeño (don’t worry – it’s not too spicy), some cilantro (or herb of choice, tbh), greek yogurt, salt, garlic, and lime juice into a blender, you have yourself an easy and delicious spread for your burgers. Although delicious on a warm toasty bun, I could seriously just eat this avocado sauce by the spoonful. Easy and delicious is the name of the game – and this avocado sauce truly wins. You have to give it a try!

when to serve ’em up!

These Fiesta Corn Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Avocado Sauce are honestly perfect for just about any occasion. While I specified earlier that they are amazing in the summer, they’re really perfect all year around. I mean, who doesn’t eaexican all year round?? If I’m not serving these up for a quick weeknight dinner, I love to make these Fiesta Corn Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Avocado Sauce for a Mexican themed dinner party. Think Margaritas, chips and my Super Simple Mexican Corn Dip, my Mexican Corn and Pepita Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette, my Chicken Birria Enchiladas, or any of my tacos — you’ll be having yourself a true feast! These Fiesta Corn Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Avocado Sauce also make for amazing meal prep, as they last for a few days in the fridge (unassembled!).

Whenever you make these Fiesta Corn Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Avocado Sauce, I hope you love them as much as I do! Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Fiesta Corn Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Avocado Sauce
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Fiesta Corn Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Avocado Sauce

Recipe by Annie PatrickCourse: Main Course, Handheld, BurgerCuisine: American, MexicanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Total time

30

minutes

Peppers, corn, and onions sauteed in tons of spices and folded into the juiciest, chicken patties: these Fiesta Corn Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Avocado Sauce are next level amazing.

Ingredients

  • burgers:

  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided

  • ½ a yellow onion, finely diced

  • 2 ears of corn, shucked and sliced off the cob (about 1 cup)

  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 2 tsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp oregano

  • 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely diced

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs

  • 1 lb ground chicken

  • Cheddar slices, to serve

  • assembly:

  • 2 avocados

  • 1 jalapeño, sliced in half and seeded

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro

  • ⅓ cup greek yogurt

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • Shredded romaine, to serve

  • 6 buns, toasted

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the onion, corn, red bell pepper and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then, mix in the cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce, and cilantro. Cook for another 30 seconds, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the beaten egg, the breadcrumbs, the chicken, and the sauteed veggies. Form into 6 patties. They may appear crumbly, but they will firm up when cooked.
  • Back in the large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat. Once hot, add your burgers and cover your skillet with a lid. Sear your patties for about 5 minutes on each side. Add your cheddar slices to your patties for the last two minutes to melt.
  • Meanwhile, make the avocado sauce. In a high speed blender, blend the avocado, jalapeno, cilantro, greek yogurt, salt, garlic, and lime juice. Thin with water, as needed (about ¼ cup).
  • To assemble your burgers, layer some of the avocado sauce on both sides of the buns. Add some shredded romaine to your bottom bun, and top with the burger patty. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Ground turkey also works well for this recipe.
  • The red bell pepper can be substituted with a yellow or orange bell pepper or a poblano pepper. I would not use a green bell pepper.
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