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    Home > Main Courses > Main Dishes Chicken > Chicken Chorizo Burger with Cumin-Lime Quick Pickles

    Chicken Chorizo Burger with Cumin-Lime Quick Pickles

    Published: Feb 11, 2013 · Modified: Feb 16, 2022 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Chicken Chorizo Burgers topped with cumin lime quick pickles

    Combining ground chicken breast with chorizo delivers a burger that will wow your crowd. Take a whole new approach to burgers and try this combination with a spicy kick. These chicken chorizo burgers nail it when it comes to flavor and texture. Chorizo adds just enough pizzaz to make this a juicy burger that you’ll want to make over and over.

    Ground chicken and chorizo burgers with topped with cumin lime quick pickles

    Believe me when I say, this chorizo burger is delicious! This burger recipe is a very nice change from the norm combining ground chicken and Mexican chorizo.

    It’s a perfect option for spicing up chicken for your next back yard grill party. The chorizo adds a little bit of kick that your friends are sure to love.

    This chicken chorizo burger would be great with sweet potato fries from the freezer section at your market, and you could even make these healthier by eating this burger without a bun, making smaller burgers and wrapping them in iceberg lettuce leaves.

    This recipe is for all of the chicken burger doubters.

    Simply flavored with onion and garlic, don’t over mix the chorizo and chicken meat. This helps to maintain a good end result in texture. And with the pockets of chorizo these burgers weren’t dry and lifeless like other chicken burgers I’ve tried.

    Chicken Chorizo Burger

    What really brings this chorizo burger to the forefront is the topping of the cumin-lime quick pickles. 

    Zesty with lots of lime, rich with cumin, the flavor is complimented with the addition of smoky goodness.

    The recipe called for smoked salt, which I couldn’t find at the store, so I grabbed a jar of smoked black peppercorns which ended up to be a very nice addition.

    Add some lettuce and tomato and you’ve got a tasty burger.

    This Mexican burgers was a delicious and adventurous Saturday night treat.

    Recipe for Chicken Chorizo Burger

    I hope you give this chicken chorizo burger recipe a try. And if you do, please come back and let me know how you liked it and give the recipe a star rating.

    Your feedback is valuable to me for developing future recipes. And if you have a favorite chorizo burger recipe, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.

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    Chicken Chorizo Burgers with Cumin-Lime Quick Pickles

    These Chicken Chorizo Burgers nail it when it comes to flavor and texture. The chorizo adds just enough pizzaz to make this a juicy burger that you'll want to make over and over
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course Chicken
    Cuisine: American/Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 172kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • For the chorizo burgers
    • 1 pound of ground chicken thighs or chicken breast
    • 1/2 pound chorizo sausage bulk chorizo
    • 1/4 onion grated
    • 2 cloves garlic grated
    • Pepper to taste
    • For the quick pickles
    • 2 1/2 cups Persian cucumbers or baby cucumbers, or english cucumbers
    • Pinch of kosher salt
    • 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
    • 2 limes zest and juice
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon smoked sea salt
    • 1 pinch salt
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    Instructions

    • Begin by removing the casing from the chorizo sausage (slice with a paring knife and pull off) and adding it to the ground chicken. Grate in the onion and garlic. Add pepper.
    • Mix together gently, being careful not to over mix. This will create pockets of chorizo in the burgers.
    • Form patties and cook in a grill pan or cast iron skillet. Tent with foil towards the end to insure they are no longer pink inside (about 160 F).
    • To build the burgers, start with a toasted bun and the chorizo chicken patty. Top with a few of the quick pickles (recipe below), a slice of tomato and some lettuce.
    • For the Quick Pickles: Begin by slicing the small cucumbers into the pickle shape, using the slicing blade on your food processor.
    • Extract some of the water from the cucumbers by placing them in a colander, adding a pinch of salt, and letting it drain for about 2 hours. This helps the cucumbers ready to absorb flavors.
    • After draining, build the quick pickling liquid. Combine the vinegar, lime zest and juice, cumin, garlic powder, smoked peppercorns and salt. Pour over the cucumbers and let sit for about an hour before topping the burgers with the quick pickles!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Chicken Chorizo Burger …. It’s whats for dinner

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    Comments

    1. nancyc says

      February 12, 2013 at 7:00 pm

      What a delicious-looking burger!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 13, 2013 at 6:50 am

        Thank you Nancy.

        Reply
    2. Dave says

      February 12, 2013 at 1:46 pm

      I an decidedly on the burger-are-made-from-beef side of the fence, but this recipe just might get me to change my mind. Great photos, btw.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 13, 2013 at 6:51 am

        I’m on your side of the buyers-are-made-from-beef side of the fence. This one was pretty darn good.

        Reply
    3. Vickie says

      February 12, 2013 at 10:15 am

      Chicken burgers sound delicious, but those pickles are like a siren song. Yum! Also, just love the pictures. The vibrant green pickles, the Frankoma bowl and the crinkled paper – girl!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 13, 2013 at 6:54 am

        Thanks Vickie. Bob art directed the shot after I said “lets see …… what plate would this burger look good on”. And I too love those little Frankoma bowls. Those pickles are really good.

        Reply
    4. Susan says

      February 12, 2013 at 8:25 am

      I also find most chicken and turkey burger recipes lacking in taste. The chorizo in these sounds great along with those zippy pickles!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 13, 2013 at 6:55 am

        Susan, couldn’t agree more and the chorizo really does make this a good burger. But also rather defeats the “health” part. However, if you notice, I used a whole wheat bun. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jennifer Sikora says

      February 12, 2013 at 7:27 am

      I really want to make this recipe. It sounds amazing! Second one I have seen that uses Chorizo. Now I need to go get some so I can make these. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 13, 2013 at 6:56 am

        Make sure you get chorizo from a butcher. Some of the grocery stores sell chorizo in a tube that’s got an awful lot of grease.

        Reply
    6. Lea Ann says

      February 12, 2013 at 6:07 am

      That chorizo most certainly didn’t hurt that burger. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Jenn says

      February 12, 2013 at 5:24 am

      Now I’ve made beef and chorizo burgers before, but never chicken… this will be going on the must try list for sure!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 12, 2013 at 6:05 am

        I’d like to try Beef Chorizo burgers too!

        Reply
    8. Holly says

      February 11, 2013 at 8:39 pm

      What a great looking sandwich, Lea Ann! I love the idea of a chicken burger, even better with chorizo.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 12, 2013 at 6:06 am

        Thanks Holly.

        Reply
    9. Rhonda says

      February 11, 2013 at 7:41 pm

      I am totally not surprised that this recipe caught your eye. I’m with you about chicken burger, but the addition of chorizo wins me over and the pickles…it is now a must try.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 12, 2013 at 6:06 am

        Those pickles really made that burger.

        Reply
    10. Shelley C says

      February 11, 2013 at 7:09 pm

      Wow – that looks like a delicious burst of flavor, with everything going on in that burger. YUM. What a great choice!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 12, 2013 at 6:06 am

        Thanks Shelley C.

        Reply
    11. Karen Harris says

      February 11, 2013 at 5:27 pm

      So imaginative. I think this combination sounds delicious. Good looking burger Lea Ann.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 12, 2013 at 6:07 am

        Thanks Karen.

        Reply
    12. Larry says

      February 11, 2013 at 4:16 pm

      I would normally not get to enthused over a chicken burger, but the addition of chorizo got my attention. The pickle topping sounds perfect and I like being able to make them in a couple of hours. Great shot of it with the pickle that has fallen off.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 12, 2013 at 6:08 am

        I would normally not get enthused over a chicken burger either Larry. Especially since I always buy ground breast. Maybe I should try ground thighs next time. Anyway, yes, that pickle is a nice flavorful topping. Thanks for the compliment on the photo.

        Reply
    13. Lynne says

      February 11, 2013 at 4:04 pm

      My mouth waters when I look at your photo! I just have to make these burgers! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 12, 2013 at 6:09 am

        Thanks Lynne. And thanks for stopping by and the comment.

        Reply
    14. Mick says

      February 11, 2013 at 3:06 pm

      Nice, I think I could eat about 10 of these right now! Dee-lish!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 12, 2013 at 6:09 am

        I always feel that way about any burger. 🙂

        Reply
    15. maria @ close to home says

      February 11, 2013 at 3:03 pm

      Wow I would have to visit at dinner time. wish I could change what we were having for dinner. Those look amazing and great photos too

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 12, 2013 at 6:09 am

        Thanks Marla, and thanks for stopping by and the comment.

        Reply
    16. adam @unorthodoxepicure says

      February 11, 2013 at 2:47 pm

      Oh, man! This looks outstanding! Wow!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 12, 2013 at 6:09 am

        Thanks Adam

        Reply
    17. Rocky Mountain Woman says

      February 11, 2013 at 1:35 pm

      great flavor combo…the pickles look amazing..

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 12, 2013 at 6:10 am

        Those pickles are special.

        Reply
    18. Ashley says

      February 11, 2013 at 1:00 pm

      Those sound wonderful!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 12, 2013 at 6:10 am

        Thanks Ashley. And thanks for stopping by and the comment. Love the name of your blog.

        Reply
    19. SeattleDee says

      February 11, 2013 at 10:49 am

      This is an inspired combination of flavors. The pickles just made my Must Try list.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 12, 2013 at 6:11 am

        It’s a great recipe SeattleDee. We enjoyed the whole thing, from chicken to pickle.

        Reply
    20. danielle says

      February 11, 2013 at 10:14 am

      I made these pickles when I had her blog – I love them!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 12, 2013 at 6:11 am

        Those pickles are GOOOO-od

        Reply
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