Spicy Turkey Honey Chipotle Sauce (Print Version)

Bold ground turkey burgers, spiced and finished with smoky honey chipotle sauce—ideal for simple summer grilling.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Turkey Patties

01 - 1.1 lbs ground turkey
02 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, for grilling

→ Honey Chipotle Sauce

12 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
13 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
14 - 1 tablespoon honey
15 - 2 teaspoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
16 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
17 - Pinch of salt

→ Assembly

18 - 4 burger buns
19 - 4 lettuce leaves
20 - 4 tomato slices
21 - 1 small red onion, sliced
22 - Optional sliced avocado
23 - Optional pickles

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, thoroughly combine ground turkey, diced red onion, minced garlic, chopped jalapeño, cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until ingredients are incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
02 - Divide the turkey mixture evenly and shape into 4 uniform patties, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
03 - Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear turkey patties for 5–6 minutes per side, or until each is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Reserve for assembly.
05 - Optionally, lightly toast burger buns until golden.
06 - Spread honey chipotle sauce on the bottom half of each bun, layer with lettuce, a turkey patty, tomato slice, red onion, and any additional toppings as desired. Cap with the top bun.
07 - Serve immediately with extra honey chipotle sauce on the side.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses easy-to-find ingredients from the produce section and pantry
  • Thirty five minutes from start to finish including making your own burger sauce
  • Lighter than beef burgers but just as satisfying thanks to the juicy turkey base
  • A great way to load up on protein with less fat than classic burgers
02 -
  • Great source of lean protein to keep you full
  • Perfect for meal prep simply wrap and reheat for weekday lunches
  • Customizable with toppings to suit any crowd
03 -
  • Let the burger mixture rest for five minutes before shaping for firmer moist patties
  • Use freshly chopped garlic and onion not powders for better flavor
  • Greek yogurt with at least two percent fat gives the creamiest sauce texture
  • Warming the honey a few seconds in the microwave makes it easier to blend into the sauce
  • A sprinkle of coarse salt just before serving really wakes up all the flavors

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