Avocado Burger with Chipotle Yogurt Sauce

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  Ground Chicken(454g)

  Usually near ground turkey in the meat section. Check fat % on label.

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  Garlic(120g)
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  Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry(80g)

  Plain dry bread crumbs. Panko works too but is lighter per cup.

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  Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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  1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the can of chipotle peppers)
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  1 teaspoon kosher salt
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  1/4 teaspoon pepper
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  Cilantro, Fresh(60g)
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  Avocado
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  Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)(180g)

  Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.

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  2 Teaspoons Adobo Sauce (From The Canned Chipotle Peppers Above, Or More To Taste)
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  1/8 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
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  Bread, Hamburger Bun, Whole Wheat

Instructions

1. 1Mince the fresh garlic finely. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, minced garlic, panko breadcrumbs, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (roughly chopped), fresh cilantro, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed—do not overmix.
2. 2Halve and pit the avocado, then gently fold the avocado into the chicken mixture until just combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty approximately ¾ inch thick.
3. 3Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Lightly oil the cooking surface, then place all 4 patties on the pan without crowding.
4. 4Cook the patties for 5–6 minutes on the first side until golden brown and a crust forms. Flip gently and cook for another 5–6 minutes over medium-high heat until no longer pink in the center and the internal temperature reaches 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer.
5. 5While the burgers cook, prepare the chipotle yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the nonfat Greek yogurt, 1–2 tablespoons of adobo sauce (from the chipotle can), and a pinch of salt until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
6. 6Toast the whole wheat hamburger buns lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly golden.
7. 7Assemble each burger: place one patty on the bottom bun, top with a generous dollop of chipotle yogurt sauce, add the top bun, and serve immediately.
8. 8For meal prep: allow cooked patties to cool to room temperature, then divide into 4 airtight containers. Store the chipotle yogurt sauce in a separate sealed container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days and reheat patties gently before assembling with fresh buns.