The Chicken Fajita Burger

Ingredients

  • For Chicken Patties
  • -Fajita Seasoning
  • 2 Teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • -1 1/2 Pounds ground chicken
  • -1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • Fajita Peppers
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned fajitas sized strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned fajitas sized strips
  • 1/2 white onion, julienned fajitas sized strips
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • Guacamole
  • 3 avocados
  • 1/4 red onion, diced
  • 1 roam tomato, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 Tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • Pepitas
  • 1/4 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 Cup raw pepitas
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Other Toppings
  • Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 6 bakery hamburger Brioche buns
  • 1 Cup Queso Fresco, crumbled
  • 6 Tablespoons Mexican Crema

Instructions

  • -To prep chicken burgers – Mix up fajita seasoning. Put ground chicken in medium bowl and add seasoning & lime juice. Place bowl in refrigerator until ready to use (this makes for easier patty forming)
  • -For Fajita Peppers – In a saute pan heat up your 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Add in all bell peppers and onion. Cook on medium heat stirring occasionally until soft (about 15 min) Toss in lime juice. Set aside.
  • -For guacamole – Mash avocados in medium bowl. Add in red onion, tomato, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, salt, & cumin. Stir together well. Set aside.
  • -For pepitas – Heat olive oil in small saute pan. Add pepitas, salt & pepper. Toss in pan and let toast for about 5 min. Set aside.
  • -To cook chicken patties – form 6 patties and set on foiled pan. Pre-heat grill to medium/high heat and cook 5 min each side or until internal temp reaches 165. Top with Monterey Jack cheese, shut grill, and let melt for 1 min. Place buns on grill for 30sec or lightly toasted. Remove and set aside.
  • -To build burger – lay bottom bun down, spread 1/2 Tablespoon Mexican crema, place chicken burger topped with Monterey Jack cheese, place fajitas peppers & onions, scoop on guacamole, sprinkle pepitas & queso fresco, spread 1/2 Tablespoon Mexican crema on to top bun, place top bun on burger.