grilled hawaiian chicken burgers

Name: Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: oil - for grill grates; 1 pound(s) lean ground chicken; 1/4 cup chopped vidalia onion (or other sweet onion, such as walla walla); 4 slice(s) vidalia onion (each 1/4-inch thick) - do not separate into rings; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) white pepper; 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained - reserve 2 tbsp pineapple juice; 1/2 cup - plain barbecue sauce; 1 small clove(s) garlic, minced; 4 slice(s) provolone cheese; 4 large hambruger buns; 4 slice(s) bacon, cooked crisp

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on Aug 24, 2023

This is one of my kids' favorite burger recipes. I try to make them at least once each summer, when weather is ideal for outdoor grilling. But these Chicken Burgers can be grilled indoors using a good quality pan grill. When I grill them indoors, I sometimes swirl a tiny dash of liquid smoke around the grill pan while it preheats. (I have to be careful with that though, because a little goes a long way and it can be overwhelming if I use too much Liquid Smoke). Sweet onions are best for these burgers, so the natural sugars melt during grilling and nearly caramelize the onions.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Grill

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

oil - for grill grates
1 pound lean ground chicken
1/4 cup chopped vidalia onion (or other sweet onion, such as walla walla)
4 slices vidalia onion (each 1/4-inch thick) - do not separate into rings
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained - reserve 2 tbsp pineapple juice
1/2 cup - plain barbecue sauce
1 small clove garlic, minced
4 slices provolone cheese
4 large hambruger buns
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp

How To Make grilled hawaiian chicken burgers

Step 1

Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Spray grill grates with oil.

Step 2

Mix 1/4 cup BBQ sauce with the 2 Tbsp reserved pineapple juice. Set aside.
Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, salt, pepper, drained pineapple, garlic, and remaining 1/4 cup BBQ sauce until well mixed. Form chicken mixture into 4 patties.
Step 4

Place onion slices on grill so they're not directly over heat. Grill about 10 minutes. Place patties directly over the heat of hot grill, and cook 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 5

Carefully and gently (without separating into rings), flip the onion slices and grill other side for about 4 minutes longer. Flip the chicken patties, and cook 4 to 6 minutes on second side. (Center should be fully cooked, and internal temperature should reach 165°F.)
Step 6

Baste the chicken patties and onion slices with the BBQ/Pineapple juice mixture.
Step 7

If you prefer toasted buns, place buns on grill and let toast about 30 to 60 seconds or as desired.
Step 8

Place 1 slice of Provolone on each cooked chicken patty.
Step 9

TO ASSEMBLE THE BURGERS: Place a grilled chicken patty on each bottom bun. Top each patty with grilled onions and a bacon slice. Dress with additional burger toppings of your choice (such as lettuce, pickles, etc.). Add top bun, and serve immediately.
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