Z-Best Burger Buffet in the Southwest!

Ingredients

Burgers

• 8 onion bread, sliced & toasted
• 1 tablespoon coriander
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 8 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
• 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup tomatillo salsa
• 1 cup guacamole
• 1 cup garlic aioli
• 1/2 cup chopped green chilies
• 1 lb peppery smoked bacon
• leafy green lettuce
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 small onion, finely sliced

Tomatillo Salsa

• 1 small sweet onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 dried chipotle chiles
• 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves and stems
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt (to taste)
• 1/2-1 teaspoon sugar (to taste)
• 1/2 lb tomatillo, husked, washed, and roasted
• 1 lime, juice of

Guacamole

• 3 medium avocados, seeded peeled, and diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, finely minced
• 1 cup green chilies, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, juice of
• 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
• salt and pepper
• chili pepper

Garlic Aioli

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Day before:.

2. 2

   Prepare Recipe #227901.Tomatillo Salsa.

3. 3

   Two hours before:.

4. 4

   Prepare Recipe #51532 Guacamole and Recipe #108234 Garlic Aioli. (if you prefer a chunkier Guacamole, try Recipe #231702).

5. 5

   Mix together coriander, garlic pwd and cumin and put on a flat plate.

6. 6

   Coat chicken breasts with spice mixtures. Put on a clean plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until grill time.

7. 7

   Fry bacon, place on clean plate,cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. (**if you can't find pepper bacon where you are, buy regular smoked bacon [not maple bacon] and sprinkle it with freshly ground black pepper).

8. 8

   One Hour before:.

9. 9

   Fire up grill.

10. 10

    Tear up lettuce, slice up tomatoes and onion. Arrange on serving platter. Cover with plastic wrap and put in the refrigetor.

11. 11

    Place sauces in small serving bowls, cover with plastic wrap and put back in refrigerator.

12. 12

    1/2 Hour Before:.

13. 13

    Fire up the grill.

14. 14

    Set your banquet table (ie patio table of choice) so your guests can easily self serve with plates, napkins and all the goodies from the fridge.

15. 15

    Grill chicken breasts on medium-high heat about 5 minutes per side. Internal temperature should be 180°C/350°F.

16. 16

    After turning the chicken, lightly brush the bread slices with olive oil and place on the grill to lightly toast. (If you can't find onion bread, any dense bread can be used).

17. 17

    About a minute before removing from grill, top each breast with a slice of Pepper Jack Cheese.

18. 18

    To build Burger:.

19. 19

    Place chicken breast on toasted bread.

20. 20

    Add bacon, onion and chopped green chili's.

21. 21

    Top with any or all of the three dips (Tomatilla Salsa/ Guacamole/ Garlic Aioli).

22. 22

    Finish off with slice of tomato and lettuce.

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    Disfrutar/ Enjoy!