Spicy Turkey Burgers
Spicy Turkey Burgers are juicy grilled burgers made with lean ground turkey, roasted green chile, and smoky chipotle peppers. Ready in 45 minutes, they're perfect for easy family dinners and summer cookouts.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey breast
- ¼ cup roasted green chile minced
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
- 1 very small onion finely minced
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 4 burger buns
- Sharp cheddar cheese slices optional
- Green chile aioli optional
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
- Red onion slices
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, roasted green chile, chipotle peppers, onion, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Mix gently using your hands until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the burgers tender.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape into burger patties approximately ¾-inch thick.
- Preheat your grill to 300°F (150°C).
- Lightly spray the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the patties on the grill and cook for approximately 25–30 minutes, flipping once halfway through cooking.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using an instant-read thermometer.
- During the last 5 minutes of grilling, top each burger with a slice of sharp cheddar cheese if desired.
- Toast the burger buns lightly.
- Assemble the Spicy Turkey Burgers on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and green chile aioli.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Ground turkey thigh meat produces even juicier burgers.
- Whole wheat buns are a healthier option.
- Serve with grilled corn, sweet potato fries, potato salad, or coleslaw.
- Green chile aioli complements the smoky chipotle flavors perfectly.