Chicken Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. ground chicken
• 3/4 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 scallions, minced
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 slices cheddar
• 4 leaves butterhead lettuce
• 2 c. coleslaw 
• 1 avocado, thinly sliced
• 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
• 4 brioche burger buns, split and lightly toasted

Instructions

1. Step 1In a large bowl, combine chicken, paprika, garlic, and green onions, and season with salt and pepper. Divide mixture into 4 patties. 
2. Step 2In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add burger patties and cook, flipping once, until golden and a thermometer inserted into the center registers 165°, 8 to 10 minutes. Top with cheddar, cover, and cook until just melted, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer patties to a plate. 
3. Step 3Stack lettuce, coleslaw, chicken burgers, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, and more coleslaw on top of bottom buns. Close sandwiches with top buns.