This is a recipe for a chicken chorizo burger. 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. Take a whole new approach to burgers and try this combination with a spicy kick.
Believe me when I say, this 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 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.
What really brings this 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 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.
- 1 pound of ground chicken
- 1/2 pound of chorizo sausage
- 1/4 onion grated
- 2 cloves of garlic grated
- Pepper to taste
- 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.
Cumin-Lime Quick Pickles
1 package of Persian cucumbers, about 2 1/2 cups sliced (I found baby cucumbers at Whole Foods)
Pinch of kosher salt
1/2 cup of rice wine vinegar
2 limes, zest and juice
1 1//2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
About 1/4 teaspoon of smoked salt (I used smoked cracked peppercorns)
A pinch of salt
- 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!
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danielle says
February 11, 2013 at 10:14 amI made these pickles when I had her blog – I love them!
Lea Ann says
February 12, 2013 at 6:11 amThose pickles are GOOOO-od
SeattleDee says
February 11, 2013 at 10:49 amThis is an inspired combination of flavors. The pickles just made my Must Try list.
Lea Ann says
February 12, 2013 at 6:11 amIt’s a great recipe SeattleDee. We enjoyed the whole thing, from chicken to pickle.
Ashley says
February 11, 2013 at 1:00 pmThose sound wonderful!
Lea Ann says
February 12, 2013 at 6:10 amThanks Ashley. And thanks for stopping by and the comment. Love the name of your blog.
Rocky Mountain Woman says
February 11, 2013 at 1:35 pmgreat flavor combo…the pickles look amazing..
Lea Ann says
February 12, 2013 at 6:10 amThose pickles are special.
adam @unorthodoxepicure says
February 11, 2013 at 2:47 pmOh, man! This looks outstanding! Wow!
Lea Ann says
February 12, 2013 at 6:09 amThanks Adam
maria @ close to home says
February 11, 2013 at 3:03 pmWow 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
Lea Ann says
February 12, 2013 at 6:09 amThanks Marla, and thanks for stopping by and the comment.
Mick says
February 11, 2013 at 3:06 pmNice, I think I could eat about 10 of these right now! Dee-lish!
Lea Ann says
February 12, 2013 at 6:09 amI always feel that way about any burger. 🙂
Lynne says
February 11, 2013 at 4:04 pmMy mouth waters when I look at your photo! I just have to make these burgers! Thanks!
Lea Ann says
February 12, 2013 at 6:09 amThanks Lynne. And thanks for stopping by and the comment.
Larry says
February 11, 2013 at 4:16 pmI 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.
Lea Ann says
February 12, 2013 at 6:08 amI 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.
Karen Harris says
February 11, 2013 at 5:27 pmSo imaginative. I think this combination sounds delicious. Good looking burger Lea Ann.
Lea Ann says
February 12, 2013 at 6:07 amThanks Karen.
Shelley C says
February 11, 2013 at 7:09 pmWow – that looks like a delicious burst of flavor, with everything going on in that burger. YUM. What a great choice!
Lea Ann says
February 12, 2013 at 6:06 amThanks Shelley C.
Rhonda says
February 11, 2013 at 7:41 pmI 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.
Lea Ann says
February 12, 2013 at 6:06 amThose pickles really made that burger.
Holly says
February 11, 2013 at 8:39 pmWhat a great looking sandwich, Lea Ann! I love the idea of a chicken burger, even better with chorizo.
Lea Ann says
February 12, 2013 at 6:06 amThanks Holly.
Jenn says
February 12, 2013 at 5:24 amNow I’ve made beef and chorizo burgers before, but never chicken… this will be going on the must try list for sure!
Lea Ann says
February 12, 2013 at 6:05 amI’d like to try Beef Chorizo burgers too!
Lea Ann says
February 12, 2013 at 6:07 amThat chorizo most certainly didn’t hurt that burger. 🙂
Jennifer Sikora says
February 12, 2013 at 7:27 amI 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!
Lea Ann says
February 13, 2013 at 6:56 amMake 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.
Susan says
February 12, 2013 at 8:25 amI also find most chicken and turkey burger recipes lacking in taste. The chorizo in these sounds great along with those zippy pickles!
Lea Ann says
February 13, 2013 at 6:55 amSusan, 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. 🙂
Vickie says
February 12, 2013 at 10:15 amChicken 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!
Lea Ann says
February 13, 2013 at 6:54 amThanks 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.
Dave says
February 12, 2013 at 1:46 pmI 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.
Lea Ann says
February 13, 2013 at 6:51 amI’m on your side of the buyers-are-made-from-beef side of the fence. This one was pretty darn good.
nancyc says
February 12, 2013 at 7:00 pmWhat a delicious-looking burger!
Lea Ann says
February 13, 2013 at 6:50 amThank you Nancy.
Axelle the french cook says
February 13, 2013 at 4:12 amIt’s noon, here, and I think it’s a mistake to watch this page … I’M HUNGRY AND I WANT THIS BURGER !! 🙂
Lea Ann says
February 13, 2013 at 6:50 amUnfortunately, I don’t have to be hungry to want this burger. 🙂
Karen says
February 13, 2013 at 11:15 amLooks great and why have I never thought of mixing chorizo with another meat… I’m thinking it would be great mixed in with some ground venison… will have to try that next time.
Lea Ann says
February 13, 2013 at 5:23 pmI’m loving that ground venison idea Karen. Wish I had a freezer full.
colleen @ Secrets from the Cookie Princess says
February 13, 2013 at 1:31 pmThese sound awesome! Already pinned because I’ll totally be trying these. 🙂
Lea Ann says
February 13, 2013 at 5:24 pmPlease let me know how you like them. Thanks for stopping by Colleen and the comment.
Carole says
February 14, 2013 at 11:43 amHi there. The current Food on Friday on Carole’s Chatter is about burgers. I do hope you link this lovely one in. This is the link . Please do pop back to check out some of the other links – there are a lot of good ones already. Have a great week.
Miz Helen says
February 14, 2013 at 4:06 pmHi Lea Ann,
I can’t wait to try these awesome burgers and pickles.
Happy Valentine Day!
Miz Helen
SRC Group B
Lea Ann says
February 16, 2013 at 7:06 amThanks Miz Helen. So nice of you to stop by and comment.