Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Burger (Printable)
Juicy grilled chicken with caramelized pineapple, barbecue sauce, and fresh veggies on a toasted bun for island-inspired flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Patties
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→ Toppings
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→ Buns
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# How To Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, garlic, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
02 - Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into burger patties.
03 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat and brush lightly with olive oil.
04 - Grill the chicken patties for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear (internal temperature 165°F). If using cheese, add a slice to each patty in the last minute of cooking and cover to melt.
05 - While the patties are cooking, grill the pineapple rings for 2 minutes per side, until lightly caramelized.
06 - Toast the burger buns on the grill for 1–2 minutes, until golden.
07 - Spread barbecue sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Top with lettuce, tomato, a chicken patty, grilled pineapple ring, red onion, and the top half of the bun.
08 - Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
# Expert Hints:
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- The sweet grilled pineapple creates this incredible contrast against the savory chicken that will make you close your eyes with every bite
- These come together in under 40 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant that takes reservations weeks in advance
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- I once skipped toasting the buns and ended up with a complete mess on my hands, so do not skip this step no matter how hungry everyone is getting
- Grilling the pineapple transforms it from just a topping into the star of the show, so do not rush this step or skip it
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- Pat your pineapple rings dry before grilling to get better caramelization instead of steaming
- Make a small indentation in the center of each raw patty to prevent them from puffing up into balls while cooking