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Southwestern Turkey Burgers with Chipotle Aioli

These juicy, flavorful turkey burgers with smoky chipotle sauce are perfect for summer BBQs.
Servings 4
Author Karen @ The Tasty Bite

Ingredients

For the chipotle aioli:

  • 1 cup regular or light mayonnaise
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsps fresh lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the burgers:

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • ¼ cup panko Japanese breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Canola oil for cooking
  • 4 hamburger buns for serving
  • Optional toppings: lettuce tomatoes, avocado slices, fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together all aioli ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside
  • Meanwhile, combine ground turkey, green chiles, panko, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix until well blended.
  • Form into four 1-inch patties and cook on a grill or non-stick skillet coated with canola oil over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until well done.
  • Serve on toasted buns with chipotle aioli and desired toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Notes
*Be sure not to overwork the meat mixture, otherwise the burgers will turn out tough.
*Add adobo sauce to the aioli if you like it more spicy.