Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Chicken Tequila Burgers



Ingredients:
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½-1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 lb. ground chicken
3-4 tbsp. cilantro
Zest of ½ a lime
1 oz. tequila
Dash of soy sauce
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
½ cup panko bread crumbs
For serving:
Burger buns
Sautéed bell pepper and onion
Cheese
Lettuce

Directions:
Slice peppers into strips and slice onions into "half moons."  Begin to sauté onions and pepper in a skillet.

Preheat the broiler (to about 500 degrees).  Line a baking sheet with foil and brush lightly with olive oil.  Combine the garlic, jalapeno, ground chicken, cilantro, and lime zest in a bowl and stir until well mixed.   Mix in the tequila, soy sauce, salt and pepper to taste, and panko.  Combine until all the ingredients are well blended.

Form the mixture into 4-5 patties and place them on the prepared baking sheet.  Broil the burgers for about 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking to brown both sides.  Check for doneness before serving.  The last minute before removing from heat, top with a slice of cheese and allow broiler to melt.  Serve on buns with sautéed bell pepper and onion, and lettuce as desired.

*Adapted from www.annieseats.com