Scratch-Made Hand-Pattied Turkey Burger with Avocado and Chipotle Mayo

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

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Lean turkey patties grilled to perfection topped with creamy avocado slices and spicy chipotle mayonnaise on a whole wheat bun. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground turkey, garlic powder, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, lean ground turkey
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 whole wheat burger buns
1, sliced ripe avocado
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp, minced chipotle pepper in adobo
1 tsp lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
4 lettuce leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground turkey with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, then form into four 4-ounce patties.
Step 2: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat and brush with 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook the turkey patties for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and patties are nicely browned.
Step 3: While burgers cook, mix 1/3 cup mayonnaise with 1 tsp minced chipotle pepper and 1 tsp lime juice until smooth to make chipotle mayo.
Step 4: Lightly toast 4 whole wheat buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden.
Step 5: Assemble each burger by spreading chipotle mayo on the bun bottoms, layering with 1 leaf of lettuce, a cooked turkey patty, and slices from 1 avocado. Top with the bun crown and serve immediately.