Teriyaki Chicken Burgers
If you want a refreshing twist on a classic burger this summer, you must try these chicken teriyaki burgers that win both my heart (and my taste buds!). These flavorful, juicy chicken patties are infused with fragrant garlic, ginger, and a hint of fresh cilantro, then grilled to perfection, and topped with crisp lettuce and caramelized pineapple. Add the homemade teriyaki glaze and you'll have a delicious chicken burger that excites and yet comforts you.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Teriyaki Sauce
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon grated garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Chicken Burgers
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ½ teaspoon freshly, grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon grated garlic
- 4 slices fresh pineapple
- slices red onion
- lettuce leaves
- buns
Instructions
- Heat grill or grill pan to 400℉. Make sure grill is well oiled to prevent burgers from sticking.
- In a small sauce pan over medium heat combine the teriyaki sauce ingredients: soy sauce, water, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and stir for 3-4 minutes. The sauce will thicken from the cornstarch. Remove from heat and cool.
- Slice the pineapple and brush the pineapple with the teriyaki sauce.
- In a large bowl add the ground chicken, cilantro, ginger, garlic and 2 tablespoons cooled teriyaki sauce.
- Using clean hands work the ingredients into the meat and form 4 equal sized patties.
- Grill the burgers, sliced pineapple and red onion. The pineapple and onion will only need 4-5 minutes per side. The chicken burgers will take about 6 minutes per side. After flipping the burgers brush the cooked side with teriyaki sauce.
- After the burgers have finished cooking brush the remaining teriyaki sauce over the burgers. Assemble the teriyaki chicken burgers on buns with lettuce, pineapple and red onion. Serve with fries, slaw or salad.