Kicky

Ingredients

• PATTIES:
• 1/2 Cup scallions, finely chopped (white and light green parts only)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 Pounds. fresh ground chicken breast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 Cup plain panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 Cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 Cup sweet chili sauce (from bottle)
• 1 can (4.5 Ounces) chopped green chilis, well drained
• 6 Ounces pepper jack cheese block, cut into 12 cubes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• LIMEY AIOLI:
• 3/4 Cup sour cream
• 1/2 Cup mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce (from bottle)
• 1 tablespoon Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc wine
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• PEPPERS MARINADE AND DRESSING FOR LETTUCE/TOMATO & AVOCADO:
• 1/4 Cup of fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon scallions, finely chopped (white and light green parts only)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce (from bottle)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
• OTHER TOPPINGS:
• 3 whole bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow and 1 green), cored and thinly sliced into strips
• 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and mashed
• 2 Cups shredded head lettuce
• 1 Cup cherry tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 12 mini potato buns
• 1/4 Cup butter, softened

Instructions

• PATTIES:
• 1.
• Preheat gas grill to medium high heat.
• 2.
• Prepare grill basket with non-stick spray; set aside.
• 3.
• In large bowl, add pattie ingredients, except pepper jack cheese and olive oil; mix until blended.
• 4.
• Spray or oil hands with non-stick spray to form 12 meatballs; separate each meatball in half to make 2 small chicken patties.
• 5.
• Place 1 cheese chunk on top one pattie half; top with other half and form into 1 pattie; repeat with remainder of chicken.
• Place patties in refrigerator until ready to grill.
• 6.
• Brush sides of each pattie with olive oil; grill about 5-6 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through.
• LIMEY AIOLI:
• In small bowl, whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, chili sauce, wine and lime juice until blended. Cover and refrigerate.
• PEPPERS MARINADE AND DRESSING FOR LETTUCE/TOMATO & AVOCADO:
• In small bowl, add all marinade ingredients, mix until blended.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• AVOCADO:
• In small bowl, add avocado, 2 tablespoons of marinade; mix until well blended.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• LETTUCE & TOMATO:
• In medium bowl, add lettuce, tomato and 2 tablespoons of marinade; mix until coated.
• BUNS:
• Cut buns in half; spread butter on inside of the top and bottom; place buns on grill, buttered side down 30 seconds – 1 minute or until toasted.
• ASSEMBLY:
• Spread avocado on bottom of bun half; top with portion of grilled peppers, chicken burger, tablespoon aioli, a portion of lettuce/tomato and top half of bun.
• Enjoy immediately with Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc.
• Makes 12 sliders.