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Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe

Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe With Lemon Aioli, Perfect and Easy Burger

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Try This Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe with Lemon Aioli, juicy turkey patties topped with zesty lemon aioli for a fresh and flavorful twist!
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Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Food processor
  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • Spatula
  • Brush for butter or aioli application

Ingredients
  

Brine:

  • 8 cups warm water
  • 2/3 cup salt
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 lb turkey ground or breast meat
  • 1 lb chicken ground or breast meat

Sofrito:

  • 1 small onion roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

Lemon Aioli:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

For the Patties:

  • Sofrito prepared as above
  • Brined turkey and chicken mixture processed into a coarse paste
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice

For Assembling:

  • 6 burger buns
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 large tomato sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
  • Salt and pepper to season

Instructions
 

  • Brine the Meat: Whisk together warm water, salt, brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a large bowl until dissolved. Add turkey and chicken pieces to the brine. Cover it and refrigerate it for one hour in a half. Drain meat in a colander, rinse with fresh water, and set aside.
  • Prepare Sofrito: In a food processor, blend onion, garlic, and jalapeño until finely chopped (about 10 seconds).Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion mixture with a pinch of salt and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until softened. Stir in parsley, oregano, and rosemary, and cook for an additional 1 minute. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and chill uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Make Lemon Aioli: Whisk together mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon salt, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • Prepare Patties: Preheat the grill to high (450°F to 500°F). Process the brined meat in batches in a food processor, pulsing until it forms a coarse paste (about 7 pulses per batch).Combine the meat mixture with the chilled sofrito, mixing thoroughly by hand. Shape into six 7-ounce patties, tightly packed.
  • Grill Patties: Place patties on the preheated grill and cook uncovered, flipping often, until a thermometer reads 155°F (about 10–13 minutes). Top each patty with 1/4 cup of cheese, cover the grill, and cook for 2 more minutes until the cheese melts.
  • Assemble Burgers: Season tomato slices with salt and pepper. Spread 1 teaspoon of aioli and 1 teaspoon of barbecue sauce on each bun half. Place a grilled patty on the bottom bun, top with lettuce, and a slice of tomato, and cover with the top bun.
  • Enjoy your juicy turkey and chicken burgers! 🍔🍋

Notes

  • Ingredient Substitutions: Swap turkey or chicken for lean beef if preferred. For a dairy-free option, use vegan cheese.
  • Storage: Keep leftover patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheating: Reheat patties in a skillet over low heat or in a microwave until warmed through.
  • Serving Suggestion: Pair these burgers with a crisp side salad or roasted sweet potato fries for a well-rounded meal.
  • Advance Preparation: Both the sofrito and aioli can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge to save time.
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