MEXICAN CHICKEN BURGER
In collaboration with
Hubert Cormier, Nutritionniste
4-6
Portions
15 min
Prepping
20 min
Cooking
Recipe
Easy
Ingredients
CHICKEN
- 2 Exceldor boneless chicken breasts, sliced open to form a pocket
- 1 cup (250 ml) crushed corn flakes
SALSA
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) corn kernels
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) diced mangos
- 2 tbsp. (30 ml) chopped fresh cilantro
- Zest and juice of a half lime
- 1 tbsp. (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
REFRIED BEANS
- 1 tbsp. (15 ml) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped onions
- 1 finely chopped clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp. (3 ml) chili seasoning
- 1 can (540 ml) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- Salt and pepper to taste
ASSEMBLY
- 4 brioche hamburger buns
- 4 slices hot pepper cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 leaf lettuce leaves
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp. (30 ml) chopped fresh chives
Directions
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- Uniformly coat chicken breasts with crushed corn flakes.
- Preheat barbecue to maximum heat.
- Place chicken breasts on barbecue and grill at least 10 minutes each side or until well cooked through. Set aside.
- While the chicken cooks, combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil for refried beans and onions in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and chili seasoning and cook 1 minute more.
- Add beans and cook 8 minutes more.
- Coarsely crush mixture with a potato masher and cook 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Set aside.
- Spread a generous spoonful of refried beans on 4 bun halves. Add chicken and a slice of cheese. Add a spoonful of salsa, a few avocado slices, and a lettuce leaf. Garnish with fresh herbs and cover with bun halves.