These teriyaki pineapple chicken burgers feature juicy chicken patties brushed with a homemade teriyaki sauce and grilled alongside sweet pineapple rings all piled into an unforgettable burger!
Bored of the same old burgers yet this summer? These chicken burgers are here to shake things up. They’re sweet from fresh pineapple, savory from teriyaki sauce, a little messy (in a good way), and totally worth firing up the grill—or the stove for.
For a burger night that’s anything but ordinary, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better option than these gems. Plus they’re on the lighter side since we’re using ground chicken instead of beef!
Bottom line: your summer dinner rotation needs this.
Only about 30 minutes stands between these absolute kings of burgers on your table and you can even prep most of the components ahead of time!
Suffice to say, we are eating GOOD tonight.
These Chicken Burgers feature…
- Juicy grilled chicken patties
- A sweet homemade teriyaki sauce
- Smoky grilled pineapple rings
Making the Chicken Burgers
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Soy sauce
- Rice wine vinegar
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Honey
- Brown sugar
- Cornstarch
- Ground chicken
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Egg
- Pineapple
- Burger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Green onions
Make Ahead Instructions
Follow these instructions for time-saving make ahead tips.
- Form the patties – formed patties store well in refrigerator up to 6 days.
- Make the teriyaki sauce – make the sauce and store in refrigerator up to 6 days.
- Slice the pineapple – core and slice the pineapple rings and store in refrigerator up to 1 week.
Tips for Perfect Chicken Burgers
- Gently knead burger meat – use a light hand when kneading the patty ingredients so as not to overmix the dough and keep the burger juicy once cooked.
- Grill burgers on grill pan or aluminum foil – because there’s not a lot of fat in chicken, the patties tend to stick quite a bit if you grill them directly on the grill grates. Grill the patties on a greased grill pan or a sheet of nonstick aluminum foil to prevent sticking.
- Brush burgers with teriyaki sauce during grilling – reserve half of the sauce for serving with the burgers later and use remaining sauce to brush on patties while they cook.
- Grill pineapple rings – this brings out the sweet pineapple flavor and gives the pineapple a nice char.
- Toast buns – always toast your buns before assembling burgers! Split buns in half and toast them under a broiler for a minute or two or just throw them straight on the grill until a light golden brown.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on these burgers.
- Use ground turkey – ground turkey may easily be substituted for the chicken.
- Make teriyaki sauce spicy – add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce to the teriyaki sauce.
Stovetop and Oven Instructions
Don’t have a grill? You can still make this recipe on the stovetop or in the oven instead.
Stovetop: working in batches, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add burger patties and sear 8-10 minutes, brushing with teriyaki sauce and flipping once until burgers register 165F.
Oven: arrange chicken patties in a single layer on a large greased sheet pan. Bake patties at 400F 15-20 minutes until meat registers 165F.
Every bite of these juicy burgers absolutely explodes with goodness! The sweet charred pineapple plays so well with the savory teriyaki sauce and all that juicy chicken goodness.
Pile it all between a bun with way too many toppings and we’ve got a winner.
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Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Burgers
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Ingredients
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Chicken Burgers
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 rings fresh pineapple
- 4 burger buns, split and toasted
- Leafy lettuce, tomato slices, and sliced green onion for serving
Instructions
Teriyaki Sauce
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a medium pan and set over medium heat. Bring to a low simmer, whisking occasionally until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and set 1/4 cup sauce aside in a serving bowl for constructing and place the remaining 1/4 cup in a separate bowl to brush on the burgers while they cook.
Chicken Burgers
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Very gently knead until just combined. Form mixture into 4 patties.
- Preheat a grill to 375F.* Grill patties either on a greased grill pan or a sheet of nonstick aluminum foil (they tend to stick to the grill grates if you put them on directly) Grill chicken burgers, flipping once until golden-brown and brushing frequently with reserved 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce until meat registers 165F (about 8-10 minutes of cooking) Remove burgers from heat and keep warm.
- Place pineapple rings directly on grill and grill several minutes on each side until slightly charred.
- Place a lettuce leaf on each bottom of toasted buns. Top with burger patties, tomato, grilled pineapple, and green onion. Drizzle burgers with reserved teriyaki sauce. Serve burgers immediately and enjoy!
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