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A juicy chicken fajita burger with grilled chicken, melted cheese, sautéed peppers and onions, lettuce, tomato, and sauce on a sesame seed bun.

Chicken Fajita Burgers


  • Author: Chef Clara
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Juicy chicken fajita burgers loaded with peppers, onions, and guacamole—bold, Tex-Mex flavor packed into a handheld favorite. Perfect for grilling season!


Ingredients

Scale

For the Burgers:

  • 1 pound ground chicken

  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

  • 1½ teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)

  • 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese

  • 4 burger buns

For the Fajita Topping:

  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Guacamole:

  • 1 ripe avocado

  • ½ lime, juiced

  • 1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

  • Salt to taste


Instructions

  • Make the patties: Combine ground chicken, lime juice, cilantro, and spices. Form into 4 patties.

  • Prepare guacamole: Mash avocado with lime juice, onion, cilantro, and salt. Set aside.

  • Sauté veggies: Cook sliced peppers and onions in oil with chili powder until soft and slightly caramelized.

  • Cook patties: Sear patties in oil until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F), adding cheese slices during the last minute.

 

  • Assemble: Toast buns. Layer with chicken patty, fajita veggies, guacamole, and top bun. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Customize heat level by adding jalapeños or chipotle mayo.
  • Swap ground chicken with turkey if preferred.
  • For a low-carb version, serve over lettuce wraps or as a fajita bowl.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southwestern