Wednesday, May 16, 2012

GRILLED MEXICAN CHICKEN BURGERS


                     

Ingredients:                                                    


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
 Make It:        
  • 1- Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix chicken and taco seasoning mix. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
  • 2- 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.
  • 3- Place patties on bottoms of buns; top with guacamole, salsa and tops of buns.






Expert Tips


Skip the fries, and serve these burgers with tortilla chips and a chilled fruit salad. Don't forget the extra salsa!
Lean ground beef is a good choice, too, for these south-of-the-border burgers.




Nutrition Information:


Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 400
    • (Calories from Fat 160),
  • Total Fat 18g
    • (Saturated Fat 8g,
    • Trans Fat 1/2g),
  • Cholesterol 90mg;
  • Sodium 1420mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 28g
    • (Dietary Fiber 2g,
    • Sugars 5g),
  • Protein 32g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 10.00%;
  • Vitamin C 4.00%;
  • Calcium 30.00%;
  • Iron 15.00%;
Exchanges:
  • 1 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 1 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 0 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 4 Lean Meat;
  • 0 High-Fat Meat;
  • 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet



 

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