I love this recipe for Chili Lime Turkey Burgers as a more “healthy” option to mix into our weekly meal plan. The lean ground turkey is a great healthy meat option and by adding all the seasonings and spices it still tastes decadent.
Chili Lime Turkey Burgers
Grilled Chili Lime Turkey Burgers are juicy and flavorful turkey burgers. Lean ground turkey makes this a healthy burger option when you want to grill dinner. They are an easy turkey burger to make- full of green chilies, lime zest, and chili powder along with other seasonings and spices.
Course: Dinner Cuisine: American, Grill
Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Turkey, 93% lean
- 4 ounce can Diced Green Chilies -drained very well
- 1 tsp lime zest -about 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp chili powder -make this a very full ½ tsp
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep your charcoal grill with an even layer of white hot charcoals, or turn your gas grill to medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, using clean hands, lightly mix all the ingredients together until the seasonings and lime zest are incorporated evenly. **overmixing will cause the burgers to be tough. Kitchen Tip: Lime zest can stick to itself in one clump. Sprinkle the lime zest evenly over the turkey so all the zest doesn't end up in one burger.
- Form 4 equal patties. Using your thumb place a small dent in the middle of each patty. This will prevent your burgers from shrinking into little hockey pucks.
- Brush your grill grate and both sides of the turkey burgers with a little olive oil. This will help the turkey burgers to not stick to the grill.
- Grill your turkey burgers for about 14 minutes, 7 minutes per side. Make sure they are cooked all the way thru and have an internal temp of 165 degrees.
- Let the burgers rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Serving Chili Lime Turkey Burgers
Serve the Chili Lime Turkey Burgers on a bun with the toppings of your choice. I like pico de gallo, guacamole and lettuce. Here are some additional options:
Melted pepper jack cheese
Pickled jalapenos
Salsa
Fresh Jalapenos for spice!
A squeeze of fresh lime juice
Pickled banana pepper rings
Red onions
Crumbled queso fresco
Fresh sliced avocado
Grilled onion slices
