Serrano Chile-Garlic-Lime Chicken Sliders

Serrano Chile-Garlic-Lime Chicken Sliders

I love sliders. And these are especially moist and delicious – with a really good touch of heat. You can use ground turkey if you would rather, and you can also grind your own meat – which is what I usually do, but is a lot of fuss for most people. When I do, I grind all of the ingredients together for a more uniform burger that does not have chunks of onion and peppers. Both versions are good, but they are a bit different. You can also use your favorite hot pepper, including jalapenos. Please note – these are spicy little devils, so if you are unsure about the heat, cut the seasonings in half or increase the amount of chicken, or serve with a plain yogurt sauce, Cilantro-Lime Yogurt Sauce, or Spicy Jalapeno Yogurt Sauce.

1 1/2 pounds ground chicken (1080 calories, 132 grams protein)
Zest and juice from ½ lime (10 calories)
1/2 cup minced onion (32 calories, .9 grams protein)
3 minced garlic cloves (12 calories)
1 tablespoon minced serrano chile with seeds (or to taste)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons smoked paprika or regular paprika
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Preheat your grill to medium, or heat a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and grease with non-stick cooking spray. Mix together all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Form into eight 1/2"-thick patties. Grill or fry until cooked through, about five minutes per side.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Makes 8 servings.

1134 calories and 133 grams protein total
142 calories and 16.6 grams protein per slider