Chicken Teriyaki Burgers with Caramelized Onions & Grilled Pineapple
 
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A moist and flavourful chicken teriyaki burger bursting with fresh flavours of cilantro and ginger, topped with a juicy, grilled slice of fresh pineapple and lots of sweet caramelized onions.
Serves: 4 burgers
Ingredients
  • 3 large onions, sliced into strips
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 3 Tbsp teriyaki sauce
  • 1 cup panko crumbs
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 slices fresh pineapple
  • 4 burger buns
Instructions
  1. Begin caramelizing the onions: in a skillet over low heat, saute onions in oil until softened and dark brown in colour, 1-2 hours. The longer the better!
  2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, teriyaki sauce, panko crumbs, egg, cilantro, red chili flakes, garlic, green onions, ginger and Worcestershire sauce. Using your hands, form into 4 patties, place on a plate, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour*.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill burgers about 5 minutes per side until cooked all the way through. Place cheese on top of patties and cook for a minute longer until cheese is melted.
  4. Meanwhile, grill pineapple slices, about 3 minutes per side, until charred.
  5. Serve patties on burger buns, topped with a slice of pineapple and a scoop of caramelized onions.
Notes
*Refrigerating the burger patties for an hour is optional, but I recommend it. It firms up the patties so that they're easier to grill and don't stick to the grill quite as much. Plus, letting them sit for a while lets all the wonderful flavours combine!
Recipe by Port and Fin at https://portandfin.com/chicken-teriyaki-burgers-with-caramelized-onions-grilled-pineapple/