Grilled Chicken Patties with Teriyaki Sauce

Teriyaki Chicken Burgers

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4

Teriyaki-style chicken burgers featuring pineapple and chili crisp mayo!

ingredients

For the teriyaki chicken patties:

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained of excess liquid
• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce (see below)
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (ensure gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (ensure gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 4 slices of pineapple (grilled if desired)
• 4 buns (ensure gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 4 lettuce leaves

For the homemade teriyaki Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (ensure gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger

For the chili crisp mayo:

• 1 tablespoon chili crisp/crunch
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

directions

For the teriyaki chicken burgers:

1. Combine ground chicken, crushed pineapple, teriyaki sauce, garlic, ginger, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil, and breadcrumbs to form 4 patties.
2. Grill (or pan-fry or broil) the patties on medium-high heat until fully cooked (165F), approximately 3-5 minutes per side, while basting with remaining teriyaki sauce. (Grill pineapple concurrently if desired.)
3. Assemble the burgers with buns, chili crisp mayo, lettuce, pineapple, and cooked chicken teriyaki patties!

For the homemade teriyaki Sauce:

4. In a small saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, around 3-5 minutes, and allow to cool.

For the chili crisp mayo:

5. Combine chili crisp and mayonnaise!

Option: Use store-bought teriyaki sauce.
Option: Include cooked bacon strips in the burgers!