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Southwest-Style Chicken Burgers
Nov. 2nd, 2021 11:38 amLast week I was lazy and didn't actually make myself any food; I just kind of grabbed what was in the freezer or made a sandwich, since I was on afternoons. This week, I made Southwest-Style Chicken Burgers from the Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook.
( recipe )
Thoughts and Variations
I used plain torilla chips, roughly a quarter cup of green pepper (I didn't want to measure 3 tablespoons and though 1/4 cup would be close enough), 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper, I accidentally shredded the cheese instead of slicing it, Kaiser rolls that I forgot to toast, and I skipped the salsa. This came together pretty easily, although the juice from the meat did once again set of the smoke alarm. XD I didn't burn anything this time though, so there is that.
The burgers turned out well; not too spicy, not too dry, and they cooked all the way through. I don't *think* anything was missing by omitting the salsa (I don't really like salsa) but if you like salsa, I'd go ahead and add it to your burgers. Unfortunately, since I really don't eat avocados, I had no clue how to pick a ripe one and didn't bother to google it. I'm pretty sure that's why the avocado tasted really bitter. Either that, or I just picked a bad one. I don't like avocado much to start with, but this was definitely worse than normal. The burgers themselves were tasty though, so they would be good with whatever kind of burger toppings you normally like. 👍 Will keep this one in mind for the next time I want burgers.
( recipe )
Thoughts and Variations
I used plain torilla chips, roughly a quarter cup of green pepper (I didn't want to measure 3 tablespoons and though 1/4 cup would be close enough), 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper, I accidentally shredded the cheese instead of slicing it, Kaiser rolls that I forgot to toast, and I skipped the salsa. This came together pretty easily, although the juice from the meat did once again set of the smoke alarm. XD I didn't burn anything this time though, so there is that.
The burgers turned out well; not too spicy, not too dry, and they cooked all the way through. I don't *think* anything was missing by omitting the salsa (I don't really like salsa) but if you like salsa, I'd go ahead and add it to your burgers. Unfortunately, since I really don't eat avocados, I had no clue how to pick a ripe one and didn't bother to google it. I'm pretty sure that's why the avocado tasted really bitter. Either that, or I just picked a bad one. I don't like avocado much to start with, but this was definitely worse than normal. The burgers themselves were tasty though, so they would be good with whatever kind of burger toppings you normally like. 👍 Will keep this one in mind for the next time I want burgers.
