Jo's Island-Style Chicken Burgers

Name: Jo's Island-Style Chicken Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 0.33 cup Diced Onion; 1 tsp Fresh Ginger; 1 lb Ground Chicken; 4 whole Hamburger Bun; 2 tbsp Light Mayonnaise; 2 tsp Minced Garlic; 1 tsp Olive Oil; 0.75 cup Panko; 8 whole Pickled Jalapeño Peppers; 4 whole Pineapple Rings; 0.5 tsp Salt & Pepper; 4 slices Sliced Provolone Cheese; 2 tbsp Teriyaki Sauce

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American Hawaiian High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

Jo's Island-Style Chicken Burgers bring a juicy, ginger- and teriyaki-kissed chicken patty together with caramel-sweet pineapple and melty provolone. The balance of sweet, tangy, and gentle heat from jalapeños makes every bite lively yet comforting. Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a sunny backyard cookout when you want bright, tropical flavors.

Prep15 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Warm oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add red onion, garlic, and ginger; cook, stirring, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
3

In a large bowl, combine chicken, panko, teriyaki sauce, salt, and pepper. Add the cooled onion and gently mix with your hands until fully combined. Form 4 burger patties.
4

Grill the burgers on the preheated grill until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side, placing provolone slices on top near the end so they can melt. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Grill pineapple slices alongside the burgers until warmed, about 1 minute per side.
5

While the burgers cook, prepare the hamburger buns with a light layer of mayonnaise. Place the cooked burgers on the buns and top with pineapple slices and jalapeno peppers.