Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Burgers

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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!

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 435kcal

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!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Burgers are best if served immediately after assembly.

* If you do not have access to a grill, cook burgers on stovetop instead. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat and swirl 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in pan to coat. Working in batches, add patties and cook until golden brown on each side and meat registers 165F.

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