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Tropical Hawaiian Chicken Burger


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  • Author: Clara Hastings
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 burgers 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious burger featuring ground chicken patties topped with grilled pineapple, Swiss cheese, and a tangy teriyaki glaze.


Ingredients

Scale
  • lbs (680 g) ground chicken
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 pineapple rings (fresh or canned, drained)
  • 4 slices Swiss or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 4 brioche buns, toasted
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water (slurry)
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • Pinch of garlic powder

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Remove from heat.
  2. In a bowl, mix ground chicken with green onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 equal patties.
  3. Heat a grill or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for about 5–6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Add cheese slices in the last minute of cooking.
  4. While patties cook, grill pineapple rings 1–2 minutes per side until lightly caramelized.
  5. Lightly butter and toast the brioche buns until golden.
  6. Spread a spoonful of teriyaki glaze on the bottom bun. Layer with lettuce, chicken patty with cheese, grilled pineapple, avocado slices, and more glaze. Top with bun and serve.

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the chicken patties for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Substitute any vegetable of your choice for the avocado if desired.
  • Feel free to use turkey instead of chicken for a leaner option.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg