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I love a good chicken fajita recipe and this one does not disappoint! It’s a fun spin on two favorite dinners.
Do you want to hear the saddest thing ever?
Grab some tissues, because you’re sure to be sobbing in a minute.
We moved to Nebraska (gah, I know, you’re tired of hearing about this!) and the thing that I was most excited about for this move was the fact that there is a huge Hispanic community here which means lots of authentic Mexican food. Well. The only Mexican food I’ve eaten since moving here has been from Amgios (a fast food chain, but it’s actually quite yummy!) and Qdoba. Oh, and Carlos O’Kelly’s.
What is my problem? Why am I being such a loser? Why have I not eaten at every real Mexican joint in town?
I should be banned from Nebraska.
Anyway, even though I fail at eating out, I’ve been making tons of tex-mex food at home. Tons. We eat these fried tacos like there is no tomorrow.
So, since it’s summer and everyone wants to be out on the patio cooking on the grill, I decided to put a spin on some chicken fajitas. I turned ’em into burgers and holy moly, they are so good!
They remind me a bit of my Taco Sliders, which are always a total hit in this house.
I cooked my onions and peppers in my favorite cast iron skillet, but you could totally put these in a grill basket and not even mess with the stove. Just add the veggies to the basket and cook them on the grill right alongside the burgers.
I topped these with my favorite guacamole recipe, but sour cream or mayo would be just fine too!
Chicken Fajita Burgers
Ingredients
For the burgers:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon Cholula hot sauce or your favorite brand
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
For topping:
- 2 bell peppers your choice of colors
- 1 sweet onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- guacamole
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 sandwich buns
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, bread crumbs, hot sauce, garlic powder, and salt. Use your hands to combine. Pat into 4 equal sized patties.
- Place the chicken patties on a hot grill over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Top with the cheese, turn off the grill, and close the lid to let the cheese melt. Remove to a plate.
- While the burgers are cooking, heat a large skillet over high heat and melt the butter. Thinly slice the peppers and onions and add to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until peppers and onions are tender crisp and slightly browned, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat another skillet over medium heat and butter each bun. Toast the buns the buns until golden.
- Top the buns with guacamole, burgers, and vegetables to serve.
Nutrition Information:
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Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Must. Make. This! You are the burger girl for sure!!! I’m thinking a tshirt with that on it is in order 🙂
Karly says
@Jocelyn @BruCrew Life,
Sounds like my kind of fashion. 😉
Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says
Karly, this burger is mouth-watering good!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
This is my kind of burger! Wish I was enjoying one of these for lunch!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
Well if feeling like a loser about eating Mexican food out prompts you to make a burger like this—-well I think that is just GREAT. I didn’t know there was a Mexican contingent in Nebraska. Well when you do get around to eating out, you are in store for some wonderful treats I am sure.
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
I love me some fajitas so this burger is right up my alley!
Krystle(Baking Beauty) says
That looks way too yummy to be a chicken burger! I just want to dig in
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
*stomach growling* These are fabulous!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
I’ll take one burger and one Corona. These look fantastic. I could eat Mexican food all day, every day.
Tessa @ Handle the Heat says
Fajita BURGERS?! Love. I had no idea Nebraska had a huge hispanic community. You learn something new everyday!
Karly says
@Tessa @ Handle the Heat,
I was surprised by it too!
Samina | The Cupcake Confession says
WOW!!!! It’s so awesome that you’re going to be around Mexican food all the time! <3 This burger looks DELISH!!! Loving the guacamole and can almost taste this burger. Love the addition of sweet onions with the chicken! *drooooooooling*
Belinda@themoonblushbaker says
More Mexican please! I am so keen to hear of your adventures in your new state. These look delicious.
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
You are the burger girl! I love what you come up with. Looks awesome!
Have a marvelous week!
Karly says
@Melanie @ Carmel Moments,
I can totally get behind the title “Burger Girl.” Haha! Thanks!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
Faijtas are my FAVORITE! Seriously, my favorite!! It’s what I request for my birthday each year. And now in a burger form? Obsessed with this Karly!
Emma says
Oh my this burger looks incredible!
Want, need, must have!
Thanks so much for sharing
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
That is a sad story! My hubs is from Omaha, so the first time I went there to meet his family, they took me for Mexican RIGHT AWAY!
Get on that girl 😉
But, until then, these fajita burgers sound like a darn good way to get your Mexi-fix! Pinned!
Karly says
@Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness,
I haven’t even been to Omaha yet! I am failing at Nebraska! 😉