Best 9 Mexicali Chicken Burgers Recipes

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As a fusion of Mexican and American cuisine, Mexicali chicken burgers offer a unique culinary experience that combines the flavors and textures of both worlds. These burgers feature tender, juicy chicken patties infused with the vibrant blend of Mexican spices, complemented by fresh and flavorful toppings like guacamole, pico de gallo, and shredded cheese. Served on soft and slightly toasted buns, Mexicali chicken burgers bring together the best of both worlds, creating a culinary delight that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICALI CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend, divided
1 Tbsp. olive oil
4 (5 Oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
lime or lemon wedges

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brush chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with half of the Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend. Arrange in a baking dish.
  • 2. Bake 15 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over and sprinkle with remaining Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until cooked through.
  • 3. Serve with lime or lemon wedges if desired.

MEXICALI CHICKEN



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This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. It's great served with Spanish rice and refried beans. Cilantro may be added to the salsa, if desired. -Avanell Hewitt, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 to 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
4 bacon strips, halved
4 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
1 medium lime, cut into four wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, jalapenos, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill until serving., Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain., If grilling the chicken, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., Top with bacon and cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa; squeeze lime wedges over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED MEXICAN CHICKEN BURGERS



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Taco seasoning jazzes up chicken burgers topped in Mexican style with guacamole, cheese and salsa.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground chicken or turkey
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
4 slices (1 oz each) Monterey Jack cheese
4 hamburger buns, split
1/4 cup guacamole
1/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix chicken and taco seasoning mix. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
  • Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 14 to 16 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 165°F. Top each patty with cheese slice for last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Place patties on bottoms of buns; top with guacamole, salsa and tops of buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1420 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

MEXICAN CHICKEN BURGER



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Ready in under 20 minutes, this burger with spiced chipotle chicken breast, in toasted brioche with guacamole, makes for a satisfying weeknight treat for one

Provided by Katy Greenwood

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 chicken breast
1 tsp chipotle paste
1 lime, juiced
1-2 slices cheese
1 brioche bun, split
½ avocado
2 cherry tomatoes, chopped
3-4 pickled jalapeño slices, chopped
½ small garlic clove, finely grated

Steps:

  • Put the chicken breast between two pieces of cling film and bash with a rolling pin or pan to about 1cm thick. Mix the chipotle paste with half the lime juice and spread over the chicken.
  • Heat a griddle pan over a high heat. Once hot, cook the chicken for 3 mins each side until cooked through, adding the cheese for the final 2 mins of cooking. Add the bun, cut-side down, to the griddle pan to toast lightly. Season the chicken.
  • Meanwhile, mash the avocado with the remaining lime juice. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, jalapeño and garlic, and season with a little salt. Spread over the base of the bun, then add the chicken followed by the top of the bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 46 grams protein, Sodium 2.2 milligram of sodium

MEXICALI CHICKEN BURGERS



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Make and share this Mexicali Chicken Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb turkey
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1/4 cup guacamole
1/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Mix ground chicken with taco seasoning mix and form four hamburge patties (about 3/4 inch thick).
  • Grill each side for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run dry.
  • Last two minutes of cooking, add cheese to melt.
  • Place burgers on toasted buns topped with guacamole and salsa.
  • Enjoy.

QUICK MEXICALI CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This was an "accidental" recipe because I had to come up with something quick for dinner--my family absolutely flipped over it! This yummy, cheesy, gooey, Mexican-inspired chicken casserole is warm and comforting and perfect served with rice. You and your family will love it... try it and let me know what you think!

Provided by Mo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO*TEL® Original), drained
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning mix
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine soup, diced tomatoes with chiles, sour cream, milk, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and 1/2 of the cheese. Just before baking in the oven, add crushed tortilla chips and combine evenly. Put in a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 113.6 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1036.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

MEXICALI CHICKEN FOR TWO



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This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. It's great served with Spanish rice and refried beans. You can cilantro to the salsa, if you like. -Avanell Hewitt, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2 bacon strips, halved
2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
2 lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill until serving., Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain., If grilling the chicken, using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Top with bacon and cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa; squeeze lime wedges over top.

Nutrition Facts :

LOADED MEXICALI CHICKEN



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Subscribed to one of those recipe card subscriptions when we first got married--back in 1978. This recipe has been a family favorite for years now. We whip up a batch of long-grain brown rice and use the sauce from the chicken for a "gravy" (Mexican rice!). Leftovers are even BETTER than the first-runs!

Provided by Debber

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 meal, 5-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 pieces chicken (drums & thighs)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups long grain brown rice
4 cups water
2 cups salsa or 2 cups picante sauce
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or several cloves minced)
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon parsley
2 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons oregano
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack)

Steps:

  • In a hot pan, melt butter and oil; immediately brown chicken on all sides (about 15 minutes total).
  • Put rice and water into a covered large casserole pan--microwave for about 45 minutes until soft and plump--check your owner's manual. My microwave has "rice" cycle.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix sauce ingredients--EXCEPT cheese.
  • Place chicken in a 13x9-inch pan or a casserole dish, pour sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with cheese; cover lightly with foil.
  • Bake chicken for 35-40 minutes; remove foil, continue baking for 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve with rice and use chicken sauce for a gravy.

FANTASTIC CHICKEN BURGERS



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My friend invented this recipe and it was so fantastic I had to share! The flavor is incredible!

Provided by TOZENUF

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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 prepared salsa, divided
4 slices Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • In a bowl, mix together the ground chicken, guacamole seasoning, half the cilantro, lime juice, and minced onion until thoroughly combined. Form the chicken mixture into 4 patties. Reserve the other half of the cilantro for garnish.
  • Grill the chicken burgers on the preheated grill until the meat is no longer pink inside, the juices run clear, and the burgers show browned grill marks, 5 to 8 minutes per side.
  • About 2 minutes before burgers are done, place slices of ciabatta bread onto the grill to toast, about 1 minute per side. About 1 minute before the burgers are done, top each burger with a slice of Cheddar cheese, and let melt.
  • Serve chicken burgers on the toasted ciabatta bread, topped with about 1 tablespoon of salsa and about 1 tablespoon of the reserved chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.2 calories, Carbohydrate 60.3 g, Cholesterol 98.9 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1293.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
  • Be sure to season the chicken burgers well with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the chicken burgers in a skillet over medium heat.
  • To make the guacamole, simply mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • For a spicy guacamole, add a chopped jalapeño pepper to taste.

Conclusion:

The Mexicali chicken burgers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. The chicken burgers are juicy and flavorful, and the guacamole and pico de gallo add a refreshing and zesty touch. This recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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