Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Burger (Printable)

Juicy chicken with grilled pineapple and barbecue sauce on toasted buns

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Patties

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→ Toppings

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→ Buns

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# Directions:

01 - Combine ground chicken, chopped onion, garlic, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
02 - Divide the chicken mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a uniform burger patty, pressing gently to compact without overworking the meat.
03 - Heat grill or grill pan over medium temperature. Lightly brush the grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
04 - Place patties on the preheated grill. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until fully cooked through and juices run clear, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Add cheese slice during the final minute if desired and cover to melt.
05 - While patties cook, place pineapple rings on the grill. Cook for 2 minutes per side until lightly caramelized with grill marks.
06 - Place burger buns cut-side down on the grill for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and lightly crisped.
07 - Spread barbecue sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, cooked chicken patty, grilled pineapple ring, and red onion slices. Top with the upper bun half.
08 - Serve the burgers immediately while hot, accompanied by your choice of sides such as sweet potato fries or coleslaw.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The sweetness of grilled pineapple cuts through the savory chicken like magic
  • Everything cooks on one grill in under 20 minutes with minimal cleanup
  • These burgers transport you straight to a tropical backyard barbecue
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  • Ground chicken cooks faster than beef, so don't walk away from the grill or you'll overcook them
  • Don't skip toasting the buns, it's what keeps everything from falling apart
  • The pineapple needs to be patted completely dry before grilling or it won't get those nice caramelized spots
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  • Make a small indentation in the center of each raw patty to prevent them from puffing up into balls while cooking
  • Let the patties rest for a couple minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute

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