This “Avocado Overload Chicken Nacho Burger” post is part of the #burgermonth celebration happening all month long at GirlCarnivore and across the interwebs with 100 other talented foodies!! Be sure to follow #burgermonth to check them all out!
While this epic burger creation is my own for #burgermonth 2017, I would love to thank American Lamb Board, Anolon, Beef, It’s What’s For Dinner, Char-Broil, Curly’s BBQ, Cuttingboard.com, Melissa’s Produce, Primal Stone, Spiceologist, Thermoworks, and Veal Made Easy for the kick butt grill prize packages!
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I like to consider myself somewhat of a foodie. I love to try new foods and visit new restaurants… fancy places, diners, dives, I don’t discriminate (well, I kind of discriminate against chain restaurants, but that’s another story). While Indian and Mexican foods are two of my absolute favorites, there is no telling what kind of food I might be in the mood for at any particular time. Although you can be almost certain it will have some spice to it.
The one item I am always up for is a good burger. During the summer especially, there is nothing better than a big juicy burger and an ice cold beer. BUT, my family and I have been trying to eat healthier food and burgers don’t exactly scream “healthy”. I was trying to figure out a way to make a healthier burger to satisfy my craving which meant (obviously) it had to taste good!
I’m not a big fan of veggie or turkey burgers, so when I saw some ground chicken at my local supermarket I was a little hesitant to try it. But figured it was worth a shot. Boy was I glad I went against my gut, because I mixed up a delicious chicken and avocado burger that was very tasty and had nearly half as many calories of a normal ground beef burger.
Now, don’t get me wrong, the burger in this post is not the 300-calorie burger I made the first time. Because #BurgerMonth is all about EPIC burgers.
I had to “improve” on the original so I added my favorite spicy pepper relish, “Get Me A Switch” from Cottage Lane Kitchen (out of Chapel Hill NC–because I love to support North Carolina businesses), along with shredded Mexican-style cheese, and some herbs and spices to kick the flavor up a notch. Oh, and then I took some more cheese cooked it on top of the burger to make a “cheese crust”!
I topped my EPIC burger with my favorite spicy guacamole, queso cheese sauce, and some crushed blue corn tortilla chips, and of course, I couldn’t forget the red leaf lettuce and beefsteak tomato.
Mmmm. Perfection! It was a big hit with my girls, too.
Now what is better than a nice, spicy, over-the-top, avocado-filled chicken nacho burger? How about a burger and a delicious craft beer! I really enjoyed Hell’s Belle, from Big Boss Brewing Company right here in Raleigh NC. It is a light and refreshing Belgian-style ale with a clean, spicy citrus finish. It was the perfect complement to my Avocado Overload Chicken Nacho Burger.
Get the Avocado Overload Chicken Nacho Burger recipe here.
How do you like your burgers? Do you have any unusual toppings you like to add? Leave a comment and let me know!
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American Lamb Board – (ALB prize boxes 5 lbs of ground lamb, an apron and a meat thermometer
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Char-Broil – Char-Broil Kettleman Grill
Curly’s BBQ – Curly’s BBQ Pork Pack
Cuttingboard.com – Olive Wood Carver Board
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Primal Stone – XL Primal Stone
Spiceologist – 4 Rub Grilling Spice Set
Thermoworks – Thermapen Mk4
Veal Made Easy – 5 lbs Veal and grilling gear
Avocado Overload Chicken Nacho Burger
Avocado Overload Chicken Nacho Burger
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 small to medium avocados, cubed
- 1 cup Mexican-style shredded cheese, plus extra for "cheese crust"
- 1 heaping teaspoon roasted garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Cottage Lane Kitchen "Get Me a Switch" spicy pepper relish (can substitute with 4 oz chopped green chilies or jalapenos)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon McCormick Perfect Pinch Roasted Garlic & Bell Pepper spice mix
- 1 tablespoon McCormick Perfect Pinch Tuscan seasoning (rosemary & sun-dried tomato)
- 3/4 to 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (enough so the chicken isn't too sticky)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix (gently, so you don't mush the avocado chunks) the ground chicken, cubed avocados, shredded cheese, minced roasted garlic, Cottage Lane Kitchen "Get Me a Switch" spicy pepper relish, panko, salt & pepper, and spice mixes.
- Create six patties.
- Cook over a med-low heat (the chicken will dry out if you cook it over a high heat), about 8 minutes each side, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Once cooked, add a sprinkle of shredded cheese on the top side of the burger, after a few seconds and the cheese starts to stick to the burger flip it over and sprinkle more cheese on the other side of the burger.
- Wait for about a minute or two until the burger lifts up easily from the pan, then flip it over again and do the same to the other side. This makes a delicious cheese “crust” on the outside of the burger.
- Serve the burger with your favorite guacamole, spicy cheese sauce and some crumbled tortilla chips.
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This looks great. Love the use of Cottage Lane Kitchen. Samantha’s spicy relish always goes into my soups, stews, chili’s and more. Will definitely try this.
This sounds delicious and I’m definitely going to make it as we’re trying to eat less beef!
I’m not a big meat eater so the chicken alternative is right up my alley however a lil red meat once a month won’t hurt! Your burger looks amazing, like it can compete with any local hot spot!
ooo I love this burger and all of those prizes!
Honestly, what’s not to love about this? I adore burgers of all kinds but cheese and avocado really make it!
Looks fantastic! I love the guac on the burger. I started making sliders because I want to have room for all the sides and dessert. My grocery store sells little slider buns and they work well!
This burger recipe sounds amazing. Something I may put on the grill for Memorial Day weekend. Thanks for sharing!
That is one amazing looking burger! Avocado really does make everything better.
Those burgers look amazing. I may have to get a burger for dinner. Thanks for your post…PS..My daughter and granddaughter are gingers too:-)
That is a huge burger! I could get full off of about half of it! It looks so tasty! I love me some avocado, too!
What a great burger! And I never say no to Cottage Lane Kitchen! Samantha makes the best relish!
I love grilling burgers in the summer. Our family like to put Swiss cheese and grilled onions and peppers on our burgers.
Looks delicious! Pinning. That relish sounds divine!
This sounds delicious! Burgers and beer are amazing together, but chicken and avocado are a match made in heaven.
Now this is my kind of burger! I can’t wait to try this recipe.
This just is perfection! I too love my burgers and I am always creating new ways to make them special! Thank you for this great idea and the giveaway!
This looks absolutely delicious! I need to make this sometime!
xoxo, Afton
Healthy and delicious! I can’t eat beef burgers because of a gallstone issue. I can’t wait to try your recipe.
Oh my goodness! That’s really tempting and perfect on my cheat day!
I love burgers, although I stick to plant-based ones! I love making them myself too 🙂
This burger looks so good. I haven’t tried using ground chicken. It sounds interesting and I might have to give it a try with my family. I love a good hamburger too. I just skip on the bun when we make burgers. I use a bed of lettuce and add the toppings. I love adding bbq sauce to my burger.
I’m not really into the whole avocado thing, but I gotta admit, this sure does look delicious! I am going to have to give it a try.
Oh my word, if I wasn’t already hungry before I saw this. What an amazing looking burger and great recipe.
I love avocado on my burger! This recipe looks so good and I need to try it asap.
This is right up my alley! I love a good burger and since this one is made from chicken I am totally game. I love that it is a huge burger loaded with everything! I am starving just reading this!
Oh my! That looks absolutely delicious! And being a lover of avocado, anything with avocado is a must-try for me. Thanks for the recipe!
My gosh, this looks delicious. I love avocado but I’ve not had it like this.
I’m wondering what’s the taste of this burger. Maybe we should give it a try, shall we? Thanks for sharing this spectacular recipe!
I would love to win these prizes! Most of my kitchen equipment I use definitely needs an upgrade! Love the recipe – especially the chips in the burger – adds so much great texture!
Wow! That’s a burger! I don’t know if I have the ability to eat a whole one but I am willing to try lol.
xo, Lee