Spiced-Up Chicken Burgers with El Picante Salsa

These Spiced-Up Chicken Burgers with a Kick bring bold flavor and fresh ingredients to your grill. Ground chicken patties are mixed with guacamole seasoning, lime juice, onion, and cilantro, then grilled to juicy perfection.

What makes them outstanding is the generous spoonful of El Picante salsa—choose from All Natural, Diablo, or Verde—to finish the burgers. The salsa adds vibrant heat and tang, elevating the patty to new levels of Tex-Mex flavor. Served on toasted ciabatta rolls with melted cheddar and fresh cilantro, these burgers are perfect for backyard cookouts or easy weeknight dinners.

Pair them with cold drinks, tortilla chips, and an extra side of El Picante on the side—you definitely won’t regret it.

PREP TIME:

15 mins

COOK TIME:

10 mins

total TIME:

25 mins

SERVINGS

4 yield:

4 burgers

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
½ (1 ounce) package guacamole seasoning mix
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
½ lime, juiced
¼ cup minced onion
8 slices ciabatta bread
¼ cup El Picante salsa, divided
4 slices Cheddar cheese

Directions

Heat a grill to medium and lightly coat the grates with oil to prevent sticking.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, guacamole seasoning, lime juice, minced onion, and half of the chopped cilantro. Blend well until fully incorporated, then shape into 4 even patties. Set the remaining cilantro aside for later use.
Place the patties on the hot grill and cook until they’re fully done—no pink in the center, juices run clear, and grill marks are visible—about 5 to 8 minutes per side depending on thickness.
As the burgers near completion, toast the ciabatta bread directly on the grill—about 1 minute per side. In the final minute of grilling, place a slice of Cheddar cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.

Assemble the burgers on the toasted ciabatta. Top each with approximately 1 tablespoon of El Picante salsa and a sprinkle of the reserved fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.