Southwestern Chicken Burgers LHJ

                      
 
                      Southwestern Chicken Burgers LHJ
 
 Recipe By     : FROM LHJ ONLINE http://www.lhj.com 
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:31
 Categories    : Bobbie Not Sent                  Cheese
                 Ground Turkey/Chicken            Lhj
                 Main Dishes                      Peppers
                 Sandwiches/Wraps
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1                    red or yellow bell pepper
    1      pound         ground chicken
      3/4  cup           fresh bread crumbs
    2      tablespoons   chopped fresh cilantro
    2      tablespoons   chopped shallots
    2      teaspoons     chopped jalapeno chile
    2      teaspoons     fresh lime juice
      1/2  teaspoon      salt
    1      cup           shredded Monterey Jack cheese
    4                    crusty rolls -- split and toasted
                         Prepared salsa -- tortilla chips and
                         lime wedges, for garnish
 
 Here's a lean cheeseburger sure to please even avid beef lovers. Jalapeno 
 chiles, cilantro and lime give these thick, juicy patties plenty of 
 kick--and because the burgers are topped with roasted bell pepper, they 
 don't need much melted cheese to satisfy.
 1. Heat broiler. Line broiler pan with foil. Place bell pepper on pan and 
 broil 5 inches from heat 15 minutes, turning once halfway through, until 
 evenly charred. Wrap pepper in foil and let stand until cool 15 minutes. 
 Peel, seed and cut pepper into 4 pieces; set aside.
 2. Meanwhile, combine chicken, bread crumbs, cilantro, shallots, jalapeno, 
 lime juice and salt in a large bowl. Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick 
 patties; transfer to a plate. Cover patties and refrigerate until firm, 
 about 10 minutes.
 3. Broil patties 15 minutes, turning once halfway through, until meat 
 thermometer inserted in center of each patty reaches 160 degrees. Top each 
 patty with piece of roasted pepper; divide cheese and sprinkle over tops.
 4. Broil patties 1 minute more, until cheese is bubbly. Place burgers on 
 bottom halves of rolls; top with remaining halves. Garnish with salsa, 
 tortilla chips and lime wedges, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
 Prep time: 15 minutes plus standing
 Broiling time: 16 minutes
 Degree of difficulty: easy
 PER SERVING: Calories 480, Total Fat 21.5 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, 
 Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 887 mg, Carbohydrates 37 g, Protein 34 g,
 Calcium 309 mg, Fiber 2 g
 DAILY GOAL
 Calories 2,000 (F), 2,500 (M)
 Total Fat 60 g or less (F), 70 g or less (M)
 Saturated Fat 20 g or less (F), 23 g or less (M)
 Cholesterol 300 mg or less
 Sodium 2,400 mg or less
 Carbohydrates 250 g or more
 Protein 55 g to 90 g
 Calcium 1,000 mg (F), 1,000 mg (M)
 Fiber 20 g to 35 g
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