Chicken Burgers with Avocado Corn Salsa

 INGREDIENTS

For the Chicken Burgers

• 1 ½ lb ground chicken meat (I prefer thighs)
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar, Gouda, provolone)
• ¼ cup mayo
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper

For the Avocado Corn Salsa

• 1 large avocado, sliced
• 1 ear of fresh corn, husks and silks removed
• ⅛ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ lime, juiced

INSTRUCTIONS

Chicken Burgers

• Place the chicken into a medium mixing bowl. Add shredded cheese, chopped scallions, mayo, salt and pepper and mix everything well.
• Using ½ cup as a measure, scoop the chicken mixture and form round shaped patties.
• Using outdoor grill or a grill pan, cook the patties about 5 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
• While the burgers are grilling, prepare the Avocado Corn Salsa.

Avocado Corn Salsa

• Using a sharp knife, remove the kernels from the corn cob.
• Place the corn kernels, sliced avocado and cilantro into a medium mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Serve this Avocado Corn Salsa atop the Chicken Burgers.