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Grilled Black Bean and Chicken Burger

Serves: 4
Prep Time: inutes
Cook Time: inutes
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There are a lot of ways to dress up a chicken burger — get creative and try this Mexican-inspired version! The protein-packed and delicious patties are a mix of Bell & Evans Ground Chicken, layered with toppings borrowed from your favorite taco recipe: cheese, tomatoes, avocados and red onion.

Ingredients

  • 1 Pkg Bell & Evans Ground Chicken
  • 2 TB Dry taco seasoning
  • 1 cup Cooked black beans, drained, rinsed
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • Vegetable oil, for brushing grill
  • 4 Hamburger buns, toasted
  • 2 cups Shredded lettuce
  • 4 slices Cheddar cheese and/or 4 oz queso fresco, crumbled
  • 1 Beefsteak tomato, sliced thick
  • 2 Avocados, pitted, peeled, sliced thin
  • 1 Small Red onion, cut into rounds

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, mash beans with a fork. Add ground chicken and taco seasoning and mix until just combined. Form into 4 equal patties. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat grill to medium-high and brush grates with oil. Place patties on grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Serve grilled patties on hamburger buns with cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado and red onion. Enjoy!
  4. NOTE: To make this recipe gluten free, either use no bun or a Gluten Free bun.

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