Pineapple-Teriyaki Chicken Burgers

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

These pineapple-teriyaki chicken burgers served on brioche buns are a flavorful alternative to traditional beef burgers.

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
1 cup minced bell pepper
1/2 cup drained crushed pineapple
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, or more to taste
2 stalks green onion, sliced
1 teaspoon pink salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon avocado oil, or as needed
6 medium brioche or hamburger buns
6 leaves lettuce
6 slices tomato
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste
2 tablespoons ketchup, or to taste

Directions

1 Mix ground chicken, bell pepper, pineapple, garlic, 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, green onion, salt, and ginger together in a bowl. Make 6 equally portioned balls out of the mixture.
2 Heat a large cast iron or ceramic nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add avocado oil to the hot skillet and heat for 3 minutes. Place 2 to 3 balls into the skillet and flatten out with a spatula; cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the skillet and repeat to cook remaining burgers.
3 Place burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, ketchup, and more teriyaki sauce if desired.