Hawaiian Chicken Burger

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⏱️ Prep Time: 15 min 🔥 Cook Time: 15 min

🕒 Total Time: 30 min 🍽️ Serves: 4

🛒 Ingredients

For the Patties:

  • Nonstick cooking spray 🥄

  • 1 lb ground chicken 🍗

  • ¼ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 🍞

  • 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce 🥢

  • 1 tsp grated ginger 🌿

  • 1 tsp grated garlic 🧄

  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions 🧅

  • ¼ tsp black pepper 🧂

  • 4 burger buns 🍔

Teriyaki Glaze:

  • 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce 🥢

  • 1 tbsp pineapple juice 🍍

  • 1 tsp honey 🍯

Toppings:

  • 4 pineapple rings 🍍

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce 🥬

  • ½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 🌶️

  • ¼ cup sliced red onion 🧅

📋 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly mist a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray 🥄.

2️⃣ Prepare Patties

In a large bowl, combine ground chicken 🍗, panko 🍞, teriyaki sauce 🥢, ginger 🌿, garlic 🧄, green onions 🧅, and black pepper 🧂. Mix gently until just combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties 🍔. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

3️⃣ Bake Patties

Bake for 15 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F).

4️⃣ Make Teriyaki Glaze

In a small bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce 🥢, pineapple juice 🍍, and honey 🍯 until smooth.

5️⃣ Warm Buns

Place burger buns in oven during last 2–3 minutes of patties cooking time to warm.

6️⃣ Assemble & Serve

Brush patties with teriyaki glaze. Place each patty on a warmed bun. Top with pineapple ring 🍍, shredded lettuce 🥬, red bell pepper slices 🌶️, and red onion 🧅. Finish with the top bun and serve immediately.

✨ Tips & Tricks

  • Flavor Twist: Add a pinch of chili flakes to patties for a subtle spicy kick 🌶️.

  • Make Ahead: Patties and glaze can be prepped and refrigerated up to 24 hours ahead.

  • Serving Suggestion: Pair with coconut rice or a tropical fruit salad for the full Hawaiian vibe 🥗.


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