Smoky Mexican Chicken and Avocado Burger

Category: Main Dishes | Blog URL: http://motherrimmy.com/wordpress/?p=4591

This recipe was entered in The Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook contest, a compilation of the world’s best food blogs which was published in Fall 2010.

Photo: Kristi Rimkus

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken breast

1 medium egg white

1/4 cup oatmeal

1/2 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1 tablespoon lime juice

red pepper, pinch

4 tablespoons light mayonnaise

4 tablespoons salsa

4 mediums whole wheat buns

4 slices low fat cheddar cheese

1 cup cilantro, leaves, whole

1 small avocado, sliced

Preparation

Combine ground chicken, oats, egg white, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, and red pepper. Divide into quarters and shape into burger patties.

Combine mayonnaise and salsa in a small bowl and set aside.

Grill burger for 4 – 5 minutes per side until chicken is cooked through. Take care not to over-cook as chicken can be dry.

Toast buns with with cheese until cheese melts.

Place chicken burger on buns and top with salsa, avocado and cilantro.

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Permalink jje
July 8, 2012

Smoky Chicken Avocado Burger

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I used a Mexican theme with this burger, adding some smoky cumin, chili seasoning and lime juice to the mix.

Topped with a creamy avocado, I think this is one of my favorite burgers. You can’t go out and eat a burger for under 400 calories!

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 389
Total Fat: 24.33g
Cholesterol: 95mg
Sodium: 472mg
Total Carbs: 13.13g
Dietary Fiber: 15.43g
Sugars: 2.91g
Protein: 30.55g

Weight Watchers Points 9