Avocado Burger with Chipotle Yogurt Sauce

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  1 lbs Ground Chicken

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

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  2 Garlic(6g)
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  0.3 cup Bread Crumbs, Panko, Whole Wheat, Dry

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

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  1 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce(7g)
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  1 tsp 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the can of chipotle peppers)
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  1 tsp 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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  0.3 tsp 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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  0.3 cup Cilantro, Fresh
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  1 Avocado(150g)
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  0.8 cup Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)

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

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  2 tsp 2 Teaspoons Adobo Sauce (From The Canned Chipotle Peppers Above, Or More To Taste)
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  0.1 tsp 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
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  4 Bread, Hamburger Bun, Whole Wheat(228g)

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, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper until evenly mixed—do not overmix.
2. 2Halve and pit the avocado, then gently fold it 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. 3While the patties rest, prepare the chipotle yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the nonfat Greek yogurt, 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from the chipotle can, and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
4. 4Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Lightly oil the cooking surface, then place all 4 patties on the pan.
5. 5Cook the patties for 5–6 minutes over medium-high heat until the bottom is golden brown and a crust forms. Flip gently and cook for another 5–6 minutes until no longer pink in the center and the internal temperature reaches 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer.
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. 7Allow the cooked patties to cool to room temperature, then divide evenly into 4 airtight containers. Store the chipotle yogurt sauce in a separate sealed container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
8. 8To serve, reheat patties gently in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until warmed through, then assemble each burger by placing one patty on the bottom bun, topping with chipotle yogurt sauce, and adding the top bun.