Mike and Kristi at Greenlake
There is truth to the saying that opposites attract. This is surely the case with Mike and I.
I’m a neatnik – Mike not so much.
My idea of camping is a cabin in the woods with the works – heat, shower, fully stocked kitchen. Mike can sleep in the back of the truck.
I’m happy staying home, curled up on the couch, reading a good book. Mike loves to be out and about.
Still, with all our differences, our marriage works for us. We’re fast approaching our 30th anniversary.
We have opposite tastes when it comes to spicy foods too. As far as I’m concerned, the hotter – the better. I see Mike’s face turning fascinating shades of red and purple when I serve him my latest chili, he thinks I can be a bit heavy handed with the spices.
When it comes to my most loved Mexican spice, I can’t resist the smoky heat that chipotle adds to my Mexican recipes, and it’s perfect in this chicken burger.
Pace Mexican Chipotle Chicken Burger
Foodbuzz was kind enough to send me a few jars of Pace salsa – mild salsa. This meant I needed to kick up the heat. Another opportunity to add some chipotle to my Mexican chicken burger.
The salsa I added to the burger mix gave my ground chicken breast much needed moisture, and I promise I compromised on the heat. Mike wasn’t reaching for a gallon of water to finish his meal.
Happy cooking!
Mexican Chicken Burger
Chipotle Chicken Burgers with Pace Salsa
Serves 4
1 pound chicken breast, ground
½ cup oatmeal
1 large egg white
½ tsp chipotle powder, if you don’t like heat, use 1/4 teaspoon
¼ cup salsa, Pace Salsa
8 tablespoons salsa, Pace Salsa
4 tablespoons light sour cream
4 ea Orowheat Sandwich Thins
4 tablespoons low fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1. Combine chicken breast, oatmeal, egg white, chipotle powder, and 1/4 cup Pace salsa in a large bowl.
2. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray. Quarter meat mixture and scoop into your palm. This mixture is very moist so mold lightly in your hand, drop onto the pan. Lightly shape into a patty. Cook 8 minutes per side until chicken is cooked through, but don’t over cook, or it will be dry. Watch carefully.
3. Mix remaining Pace salsa with sour cream.
4. Toast sandwich thins with 1 tablespoon cheese each.
5. Serve chicken on buns with Pace salsa dressing and your favorite veggies.
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 253, Weight Watchers PointsPlus 6
Total Fat: 12.67g
Cholesterol: 106mg
Sodium: 317mg
Total Carbs: 11.06g
Dietary Fiber: 11.56g
Sugars: 1.23g
Protein: 25.11g
Please see disclaimer for further details. Nutrition information is compiled with MacGourmet. If you find discrepancies, please let me know. It’s important to me that I provide you with accurate information.
As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program, I received Pace Salsa.
Love the look of these chicken burgers. Sounds like you don’t need much extra heat after 30 yrs together!
That’s probably true.
lovely combination looks wonderful
Those look delicious! My boyfriend and I sound just like your husband and yourself. I am a neat freak, him not so much. I love spicy food, he can barely eat it. I am a little more “to do” list oriented while he isn’t at all. Haha, good to know we have some hope in a long last relationship since you are living proof!
We do sound alike, don’t we? It’s not been easy and we’ve had our rough patches, but we’ve survived so far. You have lots of hope and lots of love ahead.
Sounds delicious – the chipotle, especially. Will have to try these out this weekend.
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Let me know how you like it, or if you made changes. I love to hear how people change up my recipes.
My husband and I have very opposite personalities, I’m very type A (surprise) and he is as calm and easy going as they come. We have most other things in common tho (except that he loves country music and I loath it! He’s a meat and mashed potatoes kindof guy and I’m a flexitarian.
I was so excited when I saw this recipe, it sounds so good! We both looooove spicy foods. I never thought to make a grilled chicken sandwhich like this. YUM!
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I have to say I’m not a big country music fan either, and my hubby’s a meat and potatoes guy, but I’ve slowly converted him. He eats meat free once a week and doesn’t complain.
This sounds fantastic! I don’t eat beef burgers and I’m always looking for good poultry burger recipes, this fits the bill! Thanks for sharing!
You can’t beat a good burger. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love them whether they’re made with poultry or beef.
What a great, weeknight meal!
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This looks incredible! I love the use of chipotle in this burger too! I think I might be able to get my man to eat this, which is always a plus! Congrats on almost 30 years of marriage, what a wonderful legacy you 2 are leaving!
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Thank you! I’m such a fan of chipotle. I have to admit, I’ve overdone it before though. That’s not a good thing. A whole batch of chili had to hit the drain!
My parents have been married for 34 – people find it amazing but as you said, it works!
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Serving this great burger to my husband will work for us, too
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I feel fortunate. I wish you and your husband many happy years!
Looks delicious. Anything with chipotle is fine by me.
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Thank you. I’ll check it out!
That is too funny about how opposites attract because it’s so true! You both sound like such a sweet couple
. I’m with you though, I like spicy food too. And this burger sounds delish! That salsa looks so good, though I don’t know what pace is. I’d still devour that burger anytime! Haha.
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Thanks Sharon. We have a good life and are very fortunate. Pace is a company that makes Salsa that Foodbuzz sent to me.
Looks delicious! Wouldn’t mind joining you for this meal. Yummy photos, thank you for sharing
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You’re welcome to come anytime!
I’m really interested by the idea of using oatmeal in these – can’t wait to try that out!
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I love mixing salsa and sour cream. What a great looking sandwich that is.
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Add avocado and it’s really great. I was keeping the calories down in this dish, but I’d definitely add avocado if I could afford it.
Oatmeal oh my gosh I would have never thought to add it much less making a chicken burger. This is one creative, delicious burger my friend.
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I like the oatmeal as a binder. Especially in meats where there isn’t a lot of fat to hold the burger together.
Oh wow, 30 years..Congrats!! It is so refreshing when I hear that people are so long together! I can’t wait for mine- my hubby and I, well we are pushing 11th…still happy,and I totally agree with you opposites attract..we are the same way; so different, but it has always worked for us too, he can go fishing for hours even when it’s rainy,and I can’t !
Your Burger looks amazingly delicious! Love it!!!
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That’s my husband. He’s a fly fisherman and will go out there rain or shine, even in the snow!
Nice burgers, I always like burgers with chicken
and I would like to go camping same way you would
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I have to have a bathroom and a bed. Then I’m happy.
wow 30 years…that’s really not easy. I bet my husband would love this chicken burger too! Looks really comforting and delicious.
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Some days it’s not easy, but in the end it all works. I love a good turkey or chicken burger, so these made me happy.
I can find similarities with both of you. And I have to say, and this is not a compliment that you don’t look like you are married for 30 years. Regarding hotness I would agree more with your husband. I like mild meals not very hot. So I would cut back on the chipotle powder. Other than that the burgers look so juicy and mouthwatering I could eat them in a minute!
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Thank you Katerina. You could omit the chipotle and I’d bet just the salsa would work for you. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Yea, another Pace recipe and this one is a good one Kristi, like that it is made with chicken, gonna try that for sure and love the dressing too
I’m a BIG salsa fan. Give me baked chips with salsa and I’m in heaven!
I love chicken burgers, so much more tender than turkey burgers! I never thought of adding chipotle, what a wonderful idea! And I love salsa, just add a slice or two of Monterey jack and I would be in heaven!
Cheers
Dennis
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Monterey Jack or pepper jack. Either would be fine by me.
Great way to use that salsa and adorable post!
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Delicious recipes like this make adding more ground chicken or turkey to our diets so much easier. That’s one fabulous burger. I have to admit I’m just not a fan of low fat cheese. I have to save the calories some other way.
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I would agree with you that some brands of low fat cheese don’t melt well. Kraft has a brand that works well for me.
I am with you on the camping. The great outdoors is only great if there’s a decent shower and proper cooking facilities. These chicken burgers are the perfect campfire treat – I love the little kick of spice.
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Isn’t that the truth! I have to at least be able to wash my hair every other day!
Your blog made me so happy when you said that your partner and you have been together for almost 30 years. Sometimes I think that the only thing that Phillip and I have in common is that we live on the same planet (and love each other very much). I enjoy being active, spicy food and travelling. Phillip works very hard (so that hopefully, one day we will be able to live a very comfortable life where I can be a stay at home Mum) and so like to come home and relax. He can’t handle chilli at all! Well, I have actually increased his heat tolerance over the past 4 years by adding chilli to everything…but what can I say, I still love him so much! Happy Valentine’s Day!!
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It sounds to me like you’ll have many happy years together too! It’s true that opposites attract.
Congrats on your 30 years with your husband! Love the addition of chipotle–I’m a spicy fan. This sounds like a great meal and a really nice switch up from a typical beef burger. I’m hungry!
Thank you, we’ve had lots of good times!