Description
Spice up your burger game with these delicious Spicy Chicken Burgers! Made with lean ground chicken and a kick of hot sauce, these burgers are perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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Spicy Chicken Patties:
- 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
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
- Prepare the Spicy Chicken Patties: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, hot sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, and seasonings. Form into patties.
- Cook the Patties: Air fry at 370º for 12-14 minutes or grill on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Make the Chipotle Aioli: Mix mayo, lemon juice, chili powder, chipotle powder, and hot sauce.
- Assemble the Burgers: Toast buns, place patties on buns, add toppings, and drizzle with chipotle aioli.
Notes
- Adjust spice level to preference.
- Nutrition facts exclude bun.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Use a thermometer to prevent overcooking.
- Customize with favorite toppings.
- Opt for healthier options like lettuce wraps or yogurt aioli.
- Reheat leftover patties for another meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger patty with aioli
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
