Jalapeño & Cheese Chicken Burgers

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Description:
Bold, juicy, and loaded with character, these chicken burgers bring the heat without losing balance. Cattle Call Rub delivers umami depth, while sautéed jalapeños and onion add a subtle kick. Finished with sharp tasty and a slick of smoky Trailblazer Sauce, it’s a burger that’s anything but basic — big on flavour and made to impress.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1-2 jalapeños diced (remove seeds for mild heat)
  • 500g ground chicken thighs or 5% fat chicken mince (available at Coles)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh coriander
  • 2 tsp Cattle Call
  • 1/4 cup Trailblazer, plus extra for serving
  • 4 slices sharp tasty cheese

For Serving:

  • Thinly sliced tomato and red onion
  • Optional Dill Pickle Slices
  • Milk or Potato Bun

Instructions:

  • Sauté the onion and jalapeño in avocado oil over medium heat until soft and translucent (6–8 minutes), then transfer to a bowl to cool.
  • Combine chicken mince with the cooled onion mixture, garlic, coriander, and Cattle Call. Mix until just combined and form into 4 patties.
  • Chill the patties for at least 15 minutes or overnight.
  • Preheat your grill to high heat. Cook the patties until grill marks form and they release easily, about 6–8 minutes. Flip, brush with Trailblazer, and cook another 6 minutes until nearly done. Flip again, brush with more sauce, top with cheese, and cook until melted and the patties reach 74°C.
  • Serve the chicken burgers on buns with tomato, pickles, onion, and a generous drizzle of Trailblazer.

Hot Tip:
For extra juicy burgers, don’t skip chilling the patties before grilling — it helps them hold their shape and lock in moisture. Bonus points if you toast the buns right on the grill while the cheese melts!

Serves: 4