This “dad-approved” sandwich has a nice little kick. Picture a juicy chicken burger, nestled under tender bell peppers and onions, dressed with cool Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise — it will become your new favorite summer dish. (Yield: 5 servings)
Heat up the grill, break out the tequila, and get ready for some mouth-tingling yumminess. Consider pairing it with a Mexican beer, margarita or a refreshing watermelon cocktail.
CILANTRO-LIME MAYO INGREDIENTS:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
Preparation:
Stir all ingredients together and refrigerate.BURGER INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb ground chicken breast
- 3 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 chopped garlic cloves
- 1 seeded and chopped jalapeño pepper
- 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 2 Tbs tequila
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp soy sauce
- sliced bell peppers
- sliced onions
- your favorite buns
Preparation:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350-400°)
- Pulse ground chicken, cilantro, garlic and jalapeño pepper in a food processor 3 or 4 times until combined
- Add panko, tequila, lime zest, salt, pepper and soy sauce; pulse until combined
- Shape into patties
- Grill, covered with grill lid 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°
- Remove from grill and keep warm
- Reduce grill temperature to medium heat (300-350°)
- Grill sliced bell peppers and onions 4 minutes on each side or unit tender
- Serve burgers, bell peppers and onions on buns with Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise
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