Jo's Tropical Chicken Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 pound ground chicken
• ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 pineapple rings
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise, or to taste
• 8 canned jalapeno pepper slices, or to taste (Optional)

Step 1

Warm a little oil in a small pan over medium heat. Toss in the red onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook until the onion softens and becomes see-through, about 5 minutes. Once done, set it aside to cool.

Step 2

While that’s cooling, fire up your grill to medium-high and give the grates a quick oiling so nothing sticks. In a big bowl, mix together the chicken, panko, teriyaki sauce, salt, and pepper. Add the cooled onion mixture and gently combine everything with your hands until it’s all evenly mixed. Shape the mixture into four patties.

Step 3

Place the burgers on the grill and cook them for about 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until they’re cooked through. When they’re almost done, lay a slice of provolone on each patty so it can melt nicely. At the same time, throw on the pineapple slices and grill them for about a minute per side until they’re warmed through.

Step 4

While the burgers and pineapple are finishing up, spread a little mayo on your buns. Then, assemble your burgers by placing the chicken patties on the buns, topping them with the warm pineapple, and adding some jalapeño slices for a bit of kick. Enjoy!