Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Burger (Print Version)
Juicy chicken patties with grilled pineapple, barbecue sauce, and fresh vegetables for a tropical twist on a classic favorite.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken Patties
01 - 1.1 lbs ground chicken
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
05 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil for grilling
→ Toppings
09 - 4 pineapple rings, fresh or canned, drained
10 - 4 slices cheddar cheese, optional
11 - 4 lettuce leaves
12 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
13 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 4 tbsp barbecue sauce
→ Buns
15 - 4 burger buns, toasted
# Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, garlic, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
02 - Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into burger patties.
03 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat and brush lightly with olive oil.
04 - Grill the chicken patties for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear (internal temperature 165°F). If using cheese, add a slice to each patty in the last minute of cooking and cover to melt.
05 - While the patties are cooking, grill the pineapple rings for 2 minutes per side, until lightly caramelized.
06 - Toast the burger buns on the grill for 1–2 minutes, until golden.
07 - Spread barbecue sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Top with lettuce, tomato, a chicken patty, grilled pineapple ring, red onion, and the top half of the bun.
08 - Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The juicy chicken paired with caramelized pineapple creates this incredible sweet and savory dance that makes regular burgers feel boring
- Everything cooks on the same grill, meaning less cleanup and more time hanging out with people you actually like
02 -
- Ground chicken needs to be cooked completely through, unlike beef which can be served medium
- Let the patties rest for a couple minutes before assembling so all those juices stay inside instead of running onto your plate
03 -
- Chill the formed patties for 30 minutes before grilling so they hold together better
- Brush the pineapple with a little soy sauce before grilling for an extra umami kick