Jalapeno Pepper Jack Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Burger Patties
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2 lbs ground chicken
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 onion, finely diced
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1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced
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2 teaspoons paprika
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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3/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
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1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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Vegetable or olive oil for grilling
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8 slices of cheese (optional, use American or white cheddar)
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8 hamburger buns
→ Roasted Garlic Mayo
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1 head roasted garlic
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1/3 cup mayonnaise
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Guacamole
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2 large avocados
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Juice of 1 lime
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2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Instructions:
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In a small bowl, mix roasted garlic and mayonnaise until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
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In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, onion, jalapeno peppers, paprika, salt, pepper, shredded pepper jack cheese, and cilantro. Gently mix until combined. Divide the mixture into 8 equal patties.
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Lightly coat the grill grate with vegetable oil using a paper towel.
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Grill patties covered over direct heat for 8 minutes on each side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. If desired, add cheese slices during the last few minutes of grilling.
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Serve patties on toasted hamburger buns with your favorite toppings and the prepared roasted garlic mayo.
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Place an entire head of garlic onto a piece of foil. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, wrap in the foil, and roast in an oven preheated to 400°F for 40 minutes or until soft. Squeeze roasted garlic out of the skin and mash.
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Cut avocados in half, remove the seeds, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash with a fork, then mix in lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt and pepper.
# Notes:
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For a variation, substitute ground turkey for ground chicken.
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Store leftover roasted garlic mayo in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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You can also roast garlic in an air fryer following the same instructions.
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For frying, use 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a hot skillet, cook patties for 7-8 minutes per side, then add cheese and cover to melt.