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These chipotle chicken burgers are topped with fiery pepper jack cheese and fresh homemade mango salsa. Trust me, this burger is packed full of flavor and the perfect addition to your summer BBQ.
Looking for a new burger recipe for the summer?
These chipotle chicken burgers topped with mango salsa are simply screaming to be used at your next summertime party!
Smoky chipotle with lean ground chicken and gooey spicy pepper jack cheese, topped with fresh and sweet mango salsa!
These burgers are full of flavor but won’t weigh you down when it’s time to jump in the pool.
Trust me, next time you need a fun and delicious burger for your pool party, you’ll reach for these chipotle chicken burgers topped with mango salsa!
Ingredients for chipotle chicken burgers with mango salsa
For salsa:
- Mango – Sweet and tart, mango is perfect in this salsa.
- Red bell pepper – Red bell peppers are crunchy and sweet.
- Lime – This adds a burst of fresh citrus to our salsa.
- Cilantro – Cilantro is fresh, green, and herbaceous.
For burgers:
- Ground Chicken – Lighter in flavor and fat content than beef, ground chicken is perfect to use here to let the flavors shine through.
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce – These smoky, spicy peppers come in a small can and are found in the international aisle of most major grocery stores.
- Garlic – A classic addition that will add earthiness to the burgers.
- Pepper jack cheese – Pepper Jack cheese melts beautifully and has a spicy kick.
How to make chicken burgers
I love chicken burgers because they are simple and taste delicious with almost any flavor combination.
For this burger you’ll want to do the following:
- Make your mango salsa by combing your ingredients, mixing, and setting aside until you’re ready to top your burger. You can also make this ahead of time and store it covered in your fridge until ready to use.
- Mix ground chicken with spices and fillings and form into 4 equal-sized patties.
- Grill or pan-fry your burgers until fully cooked and top with cheese.
- Add to a bun and top with mango salsa.
Make ahead
The most successful backyard grilling parties are easy for the host to throw together and serve.
You could easily make the mango salsa up to 2 days before your party. Just keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and you’re good to go!
You can also make your chicken patties the night before. Mix and form the patties, then put them on a small baking sheet covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator.
FAQs
Storage and leftovers
The mango salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
The cooked chicken patties can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To reheat the patties, place them in a microwave-safe dish, covered loosely with a damp paper towel, and heat for 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
More chicken burger recipes
- Love all things Greek? Try my Greek Chicken Burgers with Greek Yogurt Sauce.
- Want something full of spices? Try my Chicken Tandoori Burgers.
- Craving something sweet? Try my Apple Butter Onion Chicken Burgers.
- Looking for another perfect party burger? Try my Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Burgers.
Chipotle Chicken Burgers Topped with Mango Salsa
Ingredients
For mango salsa:
- 1 ripe mango, peeled, deseeded and finely diced
- ½ red bell pepper, finely diced
- ½ lime, juiced
- ¼ cup minced cilantro, divided
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For chicken burger:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 whole chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, deseeded and minced
- 2 whole garlic cloves, grated or finely minced
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
For mango salsa:
- Add mango, red bell pepper, lime juice, 2 tablespoons minced cilantro, kosher salt, and black pepper to a small mixing bowl.
- Mix to combine, taste and if desired, season with more salt and pepper. Set it to the side until ready to top your burgers. You can also make this ahead and store covered in your refridgetor until ready to use.
For chicken burgers:
- Add ground chicken, chipotle peppers, remaining cilantro, grated garlic, chili powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Shape into 4 equal sized patties.
- Over medium heat, cook patties on the grill until the inside of the burger is no longer pink. The burger should feel firm.
- If you don’t want to grill your burger, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a 12-inch skillet, when the oil is hot add the burgers and cook until no longer pink and feels firm to the touch.
- Add your cheese to your burgers and let rest covered for 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
- To serve add one chipotle chicken burger to a bun and top with mango salsa.
Notes
- You can make your mango salsa up to one day in advance and cover it in the fridge.
- If your chicken burgers are very soft, add 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs to help firm up the burgers.
- You can use ground turkey in place of ground chicken.
- Add more chipotle peppers if you want your burgers extra spicy.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
So much flavor! Absolutely love that mango salsa!
The flavor of these burgers is incredible! Great recipe!