Southwestern Chicken Burgers

Here's a lean cheeseburger sure to please even avid beef lovers. Jalapeno chiles, cilantro and lime give these thick, juicy patties plenty of kick--and because the burgers are topped with roasted bell pepper, they don't need much melted cheese to satisfy.

60 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 16 minutes

96 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	each	sweet red bell pepper	or yellow bell pepper
1	pound	ground chicken
3/4	cup	bread crumbs	fresh
2	tablespoons	cilantro leaves	freshly chopped
2	tablespoons	shallots	chopped
2	teaspoons	jalapeno pepper	chopped
2	teaspoons	lime juice
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1	cup	monterey jack cheese	shredded
4	each	sandwich rolls	split and toasted
1	x	salsa	to garnish
1	x	tortilla chips	to garnish
1	each	limes	to garnish, cut into wedges

Directions

Heat broiler. Line broiler pan with foil.

Place bell pepper on pan and broil 5 inches from heat for 15 minutes, turning once halfway through, until evenly charred.

Wrap pepper in foil and let stand until cool; 15 minutes.

Peel, seed and cut pepper into 4 pieces; set aside.

Meanwhile, combine chicken, bread crumbs, cilantro, and shallots.

Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties; transfer to a plate.

Cover patties and refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes.

Broil patties 15 minutes, turning once halfway through.

Top each patty with a piece of roasted pepper; divide cheese and sprinkle over tops.

Broil patties 1 minute more, until cheese is bubbly. Place burgers on bottom halves of rolls; top with remaining halves.

Garnish with salsa, tortilla chips and lime wedges, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 76g

Amount per Serving

Calories 96 11% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.0g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 445mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 19.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	8%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 3.0g	7%

Vitamin A	20%		Vitamin C	74%
Calcium	5%		Iron	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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