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A new summer grilling favorite, Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Burgers. Smoky, slightly spicy, chipotle-seasoned chicken burgers grilled until crispy with melty cheddar cheese. The burgers are then sandwiched between toasted buns and topped with creamy, spicy-sweet, smoky mayo. These yummy chicken burgers are simple to make and full of so much flavor. Friends and family will love them!
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If you scroll through the 3000+ recipes on this website, you will only find a handful of burger recipes. I’m not going to lie, I never make burgers. My thinking is that a good burger is a good burger. You need high-quality beef, cheese, and really good buns. Add any and all extras that you enjoy. Could be pickles, bacon, mayo, or nothing. A good cheeseburger is just that, simple and delicious. It doesn’t need anything too fancy, especially when you’re making them at home.
That said, I still have ideas, just not really for beef burgers, as those are yummiest just as they are.
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Chopped chipotle in adobo
- Smoked paprika
- Chili powder
- Sea salt and black pepper
- Cheddar cheese
- Buns
- Fresh cilantro
- Grilled corn
- Lime juice
- Mashed avocado
Sweet Smoky Mayo
- Mayo
- Chopped chipotle in adobo
- Sweet Thai chili sauce
But a chicken burger? Well, that needs some additional flavor. I have loved the idea of this burger for the longest time. And with the 4th of July being tomorrow, the time to share was now or never.
So here we are, these are my chipotle cheddar chicken burgers. I don’t love the photos (I hate shooting burgers!), but I do love the recipe.
The details
Step 1: mix the burger ingredients
Working in a bowl, mix together everything needed for the burger patty. Panko bread crumbs, chopped chipotle in adobo, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simple seasoning, but so yummy.
And the panko bread crumbs help the burgers hold up nicely while cooking.
Step 2: form the burgers
Now divide the meat into four pieces and then shape them into four burgers. I like to make mine thinner to ensure even cooking.
You can grill the burgers on an outdoor grill, in a grill pan, or in a skillet. I prefer a skillet, but do what’s most convenient for you.
Step 3: cook up the burgers
The key to cooking these is low and slow over medium heat. This ensures they cook evenly all the way through. Then add the cheese slices and let them get nice and melty.
During this time, I also toast up my buns.
Step 4: make the herby corn + mayo
Mix cilantro, grilled corn, chili powder, lime juice, and sea salt.
The mayo comes next, it’s a spicy/smoky/sweet mayo. So mayo, chipotle, and sweet Thai chili sauce. I’m telling you this sauce is so addicting. I just know you’ll love it.
Step 5: now assemble
Keep it simple. Take the toasted buns and spread them with a good slather of mayo. Then the cheesy burgers, avocado (I recommend a little sea salt on top), and corn.
Finish with the top bun and serve with extra mayo on the side. And I wouldn’t say no to some ketchup too, I do love me some ketchup.
A great burger recipe for summer, and of course, the 4th. Everyone’s going to really enjoy these. And we just love how easy they are too!
Oh, and serve my Smashed Cucumber and Watermelon Feta Salad on the side – yum!
Looking for other grilled recipes? Here are a few.
Chopped Buffalo Chicken Skewer Salad
Smashed Cucumber and Watermelon Feta Salad
Chipotle Pineapple Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Grilled Caprese Pesto Chicken Skewers.
Lastly, if you make these easy Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Burgers, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped chipotle in adobo
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon, plus 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- sea salt and black pepper
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 buns, toasted
- 1/2 fresh cilantro chopped,
- 2 ears grilled corn, kernels removed from the cob
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- sliced/mashed avocado
sweet smoky mayo
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped chipotle in adobo
- 2 tablespoons sweet Thai chili sauce
Instructions
- 1. To make the burgers. In a bowl mix the chicken, Panko, chipotle in adobo, paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 burgers. Rub the burger with olive oil.2. Heat your grill or grill pan. Grill the burgers for 8-10 minutes on each side until cooked through and crisp. Add a cheese slice to each, cook until melted, 1-2 minutes.3. In a bowl, mix the cilantro, corn, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and sea salt. 4. For the mayo, combine all ingredients in a bowl.5. To assemble, layer your toasted buns with mayo, the cheesy burgers, avocado, and corn. Add the top bun and enjoy with lots of extra mayo.
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
I made this into a “bowl” style meal rather than burgers to avoid the bread, adding cucumber and fresh peppers. Delicious!
Hey Miranda,
Fantastic!!🍒🍉 I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your comment, so glad to hear it was a winner! Love the bowl idea! xx
SO Good! Another great recipe! I will definitely be making these again. My family loved them.
Hi Mary,
Happy Wednesday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for making it! xx
These burgers are AMAZING! The flavor is on point and the preparation was super easy. I will definitely be making these again!
Hi Kayla,
Amazing!! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and sharing your feedback! Thanks for making it:) xx
These look delicious, unfortunately I can’t eat mayo – any suggestions for a sub? Tahini perhaps?
Thanks so much Hannah!! Sure, tahini would work, you could also use some greek yogurt! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope it’s delish! xT
tasty and easy! and you’re right, that mayo is addictive… we made these as turkey burgers and will add this recipe into our summer rotation
Thanks so much Katherine!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you! Happy Monday! xT
I made these burgers for my family last week, everyone loved them. The flavors melded together perfectly. Thank you for all the delicious recipes. I look forward to your weekly meal plans.
Hi Cori,
Happy Monday!!☀️🌊 I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear that it was a hit! xT
Outstanding! Best burgers and amazing sauce!! Even my picky children ate it!
Hey Sharon,
Happy Sunday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it and your feedback!🌼🥑 xx
Outstanding!!! Will definitely be making these again. Such great flavors! My mom said they were the best burgers she’s ever had 🤣
Hi Dana,
Happy Friday!!🍉🥭 I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for making it and sharing your comment! xT
Made this for the 4th! They were perfect. We are big fans of chicken burgers done right and this one was DONE RIGHT!
Thanks so much Aliza!! I love to hear that these burgers were a winner and appreciate you making them:) xT
These were SO good. I basically make your recipes 4x a week because I love them all but this one is a new favorite! It will be made again for sure. The Mayo was delicious with fries dipped in it too!
Hi Alyssa,
Thanks for trying so many recipes! I love to hear that these burgers were enjoyed, thanks for making them! Have a great Wednesday! xT
Made it! Everyone loved it! I used brioche buns toasted with a little butter. The extra sauce was yummy as a dip for the sweet potato fries I made on the side. With 2 tablespoons of chipotle it had a good kick that I loved. One tbsp might be better for most.
Wonderful!! So glad to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for trying it out! xT
This burger is amazing a flavorful. Cooking low and slow is the key to not drying them out. I cooked them in the grill and the flavor was great. The added condiments and dressing finished them perfectly.
Hey Rebecca,
Happy Wednesday!!🍊🍋 I appreciate you trying this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear that it turned out well for you! xx
These were Delicious!!! Read the recipe, went to the grocery, and made them for dinner. My family has already asked me to make them again today! Thank you!!
Hi Trish,
Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it and your comment! Have a great Wednesday! xx
Do you have a bun recommendation for this? thanks!
Hi Nicole,
I like to use a brioche bun! Let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xT
Is there another cheese you’d recommend for these burgers other than cheddar? Thanks!
Hi Alex,
You can use any cheese that you enjoy:) Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope it’s delish! xT