Ingredients
For the Burgers and Sweet Potato Buns:
- 4 slices sweet potato from a wide sweet potato slices about 1/2 inch thick
- 1 Tbsp olive or coconut oil to coat potatoes plus sea salt and pepper
- 1 lb ground chicken thighs preferable, not too lean
- 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chipotle chile powder omit for less spice
- 1/2 tsp fine grain sea salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder OR 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- a few drops of hot sauce or as per preference
- oil to brush on grill
- Slices avocado and greens or sprouts to serve
For the Chipotle Ranch Sauce/Topping
- 1/2 cup homemade mayo or purchased paleo mayo
- 1/2 tsp chipotle chile powder
- 1 tsp fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried chives optional
- salt to taste if desired
Instructions
First, make the chipotle ranch sauce:
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Whisk together all ingredients and either chill in the fridge if making ahead of time, or set aside until ready to use.
To grill the sweet potato buns:
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Coat the sweet potato slices well with oil, sprinkle with sea salt and pepper, and and brush grill with oil.*
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Preheat grill to medium and grill sweet potatoes about 5 minutes on each side while grill is covered, or until they are browned on the outside and fork tender. Adjust the heat if they begin to brown too much.
For the chicken burgers:
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Combine the ground chicken and seasonings (for the burgers) in a bowl and form into 4 patties. Brush the grill well with oil and heat to med/hi heat. Place the patties on the grill and cook 3-5 minutes on each side, until juices run clear and outside is crisp and browned.
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Serve each patty over a sweet potato bun and top with sliced avocado, sprouts or greens, chopped chives or green onions, the chipotle ranch sauce and extra hot sauce if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*You can also make both the sweet potatoes and burgers in a large cast iron skillet following the exact same instructions.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 109mg
Sodium: 555mg
Potassium: 640mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 0g
Vitamin A: 1585IU
Vitamin C: 8.5mg
Calcium: 17mg
Iron: 1.7mg