Grilled Chicken Burgers with California Avocado & Mango Salsa

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Total Time: 40 min

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Cook Time: 10 min

Prep Time: 30 min

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This dish is totally versatile. It is delicious served as is or without the whole-wheat sandwich thin, for a lower-carb, lower-calorie meal. You can also slice the chicken and serve in lettuce cups, or over a bed of lettuce, sprinkling the avocado mango salad on top. The California Avocado Mango Salad is versatile too and also pairs well with pork tenderloin, seafood or even as a black bean topper. California Avocados are naturally sodium-free, cholesterol-free and sugar-free, making them a nutritious and tasty topper for any burger. California Avocados can act as a “nutrient booster” by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble nutrients, such as alpha- and beta-carotene, as well as lutein, in foods that are eaten with the fruit.

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Serves: 4

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Grilled Chicken Burgers Zest of 2 limes, finely grated 1 lime, juice only 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 tsp. high heat oil, like canola, rice bran or grapeseed oil 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper (or to taste) 1 lb. trimmed boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 4 equal pieces 1/4 tsp. sea salt 4 100% whole wheat sandwich thins California Avocado & Mango Salad (see recipe below) California Avocado & Mango Salsa 1 ripe, Fresh, California Avocado, seeded, peeled and diced into small chunks 1/2 lime, juice only 1 large mango, diced into small chunks (about 1 cup) As needed Ground black pepper to taste As needed Sea salt, to taste

Grilled Chicken Burgers:

Combine the lime zest and juice, mustard, oil, garlic and pepper in a medium container.
Pound the chicken pieces into 1/3-inch thickness.
Coat the chicken in the marinade.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
When you are ready to cook the chicken, preheat the grill on medium, about 350-400 degrees F. Lightly oil the grill.
Sprinkle the sea salt all over the chicken.
Grill the chicken on one side until opaque halfway up the sides, about 7 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook through, about 3 minutes.
Place each grilled chicken piece on the bottom half of the sandwich thins. Top with the California Avocado & Mango Salad and top half of sandwich thin.

Mango Salsa:

In a medium bowl, coat the avocado in the lime juice.
Stir in the mango, pepper and sea salt.

Serving suggestion: Serve with lime wedges and your favorite condiments, like light mayonnaise or mustard.

Beverage pairing: Plain, unsweetened coconut water on ice with fresh lime juice.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

Many California Avocado salad recipes suggest adding cooked chicken or turkey as a main-meal variation. In all recipes, California Avocados are a heart-healthy choice.