Southwestern Smoky Salsa Chicken Burger

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat

Ingredients

• 1. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2. 1/2 cup CookJunkie's Smoky Salsa (recipe below) 3. 4 burger buns, split and toasted 4. 4 slices of sharp cheddar cheese 5. 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce 6. 1 ripe tomato, thinly sliced 7. 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 8. Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill over medium high heat for about 5 minutes per side or until fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
2. To assemble the burgers, spread 2 tablespoons of smoky salsa on the bottom half of each burger bun. Top with chicken, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Add the top half of the buns and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

To add an extra kick, mix in some jalapeño or habanero pepper into the salsa.

Notes

Cook the salsa ahead of time to infuse more flavor into the dish.