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Chili Lime Turkey Burgers – Copycat version of Trader Joe’s Chili Lime Burgers. Super easy, healthy, and great for summer grilling.
Summer is meant for a good burger. Really any time of year a good burger is a great idea. It just seems to happen more often in the summer. I like to switch up my burgers, so I am not always making the same thing. Recently I put together a list of 17 Must Try Burger Recipes for this summer. This one makes the list!
Anytime you can pile guacamole on something, I am all in! Or like these Chicken Skewers when you have an avocado dipping sauce, I am all over it.
Do you have a Trader Joe’s? They sell a chicken burger that this recipe is based on. It is full of green onions, lime and cilantro. Then grilled and topped with plenty of homemade guacamole. I always have ground turkey on hand, so that is why I used turkey here, but you can definitely use ground chicken!
Chili Lime Turkey Burgers will make you rethink turkey burgers. They are one of our favorites to make, and probably the most requested by my son. You can flavor them a million different ways, so you never get bored. Plus they are a healthier alternative to beef, so you don’t feel bad having burgers more than once a week!
So many other Burgers to try!
Pepperoni Pizza Burgers
2AM Breakfast Burger
Double Decker Burger from Fifteen Spatulas
Frito Chili Cheeseburger from A Spicy Perspective
Salisbury Steak Burgers from Spend with Pennies
Chili Lime Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
Burgers
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/3 cup green onions, , chopped
- 2 Tablespoon cilantro, , chopped
- 1 large clove garlic, , grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 lime, , juiced
Guacamole
- 1 large avocado, , pitted
- 2 Tablespoons tomatoes, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl combine chicken, green onions, cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper flakes, and lime juice. Mix until well combined. Do not over mix. Form into 4 patties, with a slight well in the center.
- Prepare guacamole. Mash avocado with a fork. Mix in tomato, onion, paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Heat grill to medium high heat (a grill pan or skillet would work as well). Grill for about 5 minutes per side. You want them cooked all the way through. Toast buns on the grill for the last minute.
- Place burgers on the buns, and top with guacamole to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I’ve never had Trader Joe’s version either (it’s been ages since I lived near one) but I used to make a similar turkey burger. I haven’t made it in a while since the ground turkey meat here is just not the same. I love the guac on top of yours! My husband used to love when I made those burgers, but I bet if I topped it with your guac, he would be over the moon! I hope your son is feeling better!!!
I don’t have kids but I have the same protective impulse with my nephews and nieces. Glad your little one is okay.
I love, love turkey burgers–the flavors you infused in yours are wonderful! I need to have some turkey burgers this weekend. 🙂
Glad your little guy is okay! Love this burger recipe, so flavorful. I just need a summer night and a margarita 🙂
I hope he’s feeling better soon! We’re not quite at the sports injury age (yet) but my kids are constantly hurting themselves (be it a bonked head on a table or a twisted ankle and scraped knee from jumping off of something they’re not supposed to jump off of) ha! So, I understand the bubble wrap idea. These burgers look delicious by the way! What a great twist on an old classic to spice up any night. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a great week!
~Kate
I’m glad your son is ok! Your Turkey Burgers look great! I love the twist you put them in!
What a trooper, playing through his injury! And the burgers look great!
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Okay, totally yummo! I adore chili and lime together, I have to make these.
Sprained thumb! Ouch! I’ve had my fair share of sports injuries, including a fractured nose!
Great burger recipe. Since I don’t eat beef, I’m always looking for tasty turkey burger recipes 🙂
I l ove burgers, and these just sound great with that chili spice and lime!
Who wouldn’t love a guacamole topped burger??? This looks fabulous! Hope your little guy’s finger is feeling better~