Gluten Free Chicken Fajita Burgers Recipe
Nothing says “summer” better than a burger cooked on the grill. Elevate your basic burger with this gussied up take on the summertime classic. All the flavor of fajitas in one delicious burger!
Gluten Free Chicken Fajita Burgers Recipe
Elevate your basic burger with this gussied up take on the summertime classic. All the flavor of fajitas in one delicious burger!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 696kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium white onion thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper seeded, deveined and thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded, deveined and thinly sliced
- Kosher or fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ripe avocados
- ¼ cup chunky salsa
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1½ pounds ground chicken
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese or dairy-free shreds
- 4 gluten-free hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to brown, about 8 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Mash the avocados with the salsa and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the grill for direct heat and preheat to medium-high.
- Combine the chicken and cheese in a large mixing bowl. Divide into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into patties and make a deep impression in the center of each patty with your thumb. Brush the patties with oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the burgers for 4 minutes with the lid closed. Flip and cook another 4 minutes or until the burgers are cooked through.
- Serve the burgers on buns spread with the avocado mixture and topped with the onion and pepper mixture.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Chicken Fajita Burgers Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 696
Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Cholesterol 161mg54%
Sodium 697mg29%
Potassium 1590mg45%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 10g40%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 38g76%
Vitamin A 1410IU28%
Vitamin C 74.3mg90%
Calcium 156mg16%
Iron 2.7mg15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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