Teriyaki Chicken Pineapple Burgers

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⏱️ Prep: 20 min 🔥 Cook: 30 min 

🕒 Total: 1 hr 20 min 🍽️ Serves: 2

🛒 Ingredients

🍗 Chicken & Marinade:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • ¼ cup soy sauce

  • ¼ cup teriyaki sauce

🍞 Buns & Toppings:

  • 2 hamburger buns

  • 1 tbsp softened butter

  • 2 slices Swiss cheese 🧀

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise 🥄

  • 2 slices canned or grilled pineapple 🍍

  • 2 slices tomato 🍅

  • 2 leaves iceberg lettuce 🥬

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken

Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag with soy sauce. Seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes to infuse flavor.

2️⃣ Prepare the Buns

Spread softened butter on the insides of each bun. Set aside.

3️⃣ Bake the Chicken

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Remove chicken from the marinade and discard excess liquid.
Place each breast on a foil sheet, spoon teriyaki sauce over the top, wrap tightly, and bake for 20 minutes.

4️⃣ Add the Cheese

Unwrap the foil, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast, and return to the oven for a few minutes until melted.

5️⃣ Warm the Buns

While cheese melts, place the buttered buns in the oven for 2–3 minutes until lightly toasted.

6️⃣ Build the Burgers

Spread mayonnaise on each bun. Layer in this order:

  • Bottom bun

  • Teriyaki chicken with melted cheese

  • Pineapple slice 🍍

  • Lettuce leaf 🥬

  • Tomato slice 🍅

  • Top bun

📊 Nutrition (Estimated Per Burger)

  • Calories: ~520 kcal

  • Protein: 35g

  • Fat: 20g (Sat: 6g)

  • Carbs: 42g

  • Sugar: 12g

  • Sodium: 890mg

🌟 Pro Tips

  • 🔥 Grill the pineapple for extra flavor and caramelization.

  • 🧅 Add grilled onions for an extra savory bite.

  • 🥗 Serve with sesame slaw or sweet potato fries for a balanced meal.

 




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