Chipotle Turkey Burgers with Florida Orange-Chipotle Mayo

Chipotle Orange Mayo

1. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, chopped chipotle chiles, and salt. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the onion begins to soften.
2. Add the adobo sauce and minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until garlic is fragrant.
3. Add orange juice and stir, then reduce the heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces or is absorbed completely by the onions and chilis, and no visible liquid remains, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. In a food processor, blender, or with an immersion blender, add the cooked onion, orange juice and chili mixture, mayonnaise, and orange zest. Puree the mayo until smooth, or leave some chunks of chili for texture. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Chipotle Orange Turkey Burgers

1. In a small bowl, combine orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, minced chipotle with adobo sauce, orange zest, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
2. Place ground turkey in a large bowl. Pour the orange juice mixture over the meat and mix with your hands until well distributed throughout.
3. Form the mixture into 8 equal patties. Place on a plate and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up. The patties will be quite moist, but this makes for very juicy patties later on when cooking.
4. While the burgers are chilling, make the citrusy avocado topping: In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until chunky. Stir in lime juice, orange juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings. Mix well and set aside.
5. Preheat a grill or large skillet over medium heat.
6. Brush buns with butter or oil, and gently toast until golden. Once toasted, set aside.
7. In the same skillet, add more oil, and increase the heat to medium-high. Add a turkey patty, and place a piece of parchment paper on top. Use a heavy spatula or a grill press to flatten the patty. It will sizzle and pop. Leave the patty alone for about 3 minutes to form a nice crust.
8. Flip, then press down again to flatten. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, adding the cheese on top of the patties for the last minute of cooking so it can melt.
9. Cook the turkey patties until the internal temperature reaches 165°F with an instant-read thermometer, then remove from the skillet.
10. To assemble: To the bottom of a toasted bun, layer the ingredients on (onion, tomato, smashed avocado, turkey patties, chipotle mayo, and cilantro). Top with the top bun and enjoy.