Chipotle Turkey Burgers with Cilantro-Lime Crema

5 from 2 votes

This easy turkey burger recipe is super light, but incredibly flavorful. It will satisfy all your burger cravings without busting your seams.

Course Main Dish Recipes

Cuisine American

Keyword spicy turkey burger, turkey burger

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings Servings

Calories 442kcal

Author Robin Donovan

1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
1 egg lightly beaten
2 scallions thinly sliced
2 seeded minced chipotle chilies from a can of chipotles en adobo, plus 2 tablespoons of the sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

To make the Cilantro-Lime Crema, place the sour cream into a small mixing bowl. Grate the lime zest directly into the bowl, then halve the lime and squeeze the juice into the sour cream. Add the salt and stir to mix. Add the minced cilantro and stir until well combined. Set aside until ready to serve. The crema can be made up to a day ahead, if desired, and stored, covered, in the refrigerator.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
In a mixing bowl, combine the burger ingredients and mix until well-combined. Shape the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, about 1-inch thick.
Grill the burgers on the preheated grill for about 5 minutes, until browned on the bottom. Flip the burgers and continue grilling until they are cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
While the burgers are cooking on the second side, toast the buns on the grill.
Spread the top half of each bun with a dollop of the Cilantro-Lime Crema. Place a cooked burger on the bottom half of each bun and top it with a slice or two of tomato, 3 slices of avocado, and a lettuce leaf. Place the top half of the buns on top and serve immediately.