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Teriyaki Chicken Burgers

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Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Servings 4 burgers

Ingredients
  

Teriyaki Sauce

  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce, or coconut aminos
  • 5 tbsp pineapple juice, liquid from 8 oz can of pineapple slices
  • 2 cloves of garlic, grated
  • ½ tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • cornstarch slurry- 1 tbsp cornstarch + ¼ cup water

Balsamic Caramelized Onions

  • 1 small red onion, cut into slices
  • ½ tbso butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Burger Patties

  • 1 pound 90% lean ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, or coconut aminos
  • 3 cloves of garlic, grated
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp paprika

To assemble,

  • 4 burger buns
  • 8 oz can of pineapple slices in 100% pineapple juice, juice will be used for teriyaki sauce
  • greens of choice, optional
  • tomato slices, optional
  • cheese slices, optional

Instructions
 

Teriyaki Sauce

  • In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water. Set aside.
  • In a small pot over medium heat, combine all remaining sauce ingredients and whisk together until honey is dissolved. Let simmer about 3 minutes.
  • Add in slurry to sauce and continue to cook until sauce thickens. Whisking often, about 3-5 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside.

Balsamic Caramelized Onions

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add in sliced onions and butter. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add in salt and pepper and continue to sauté for another 5-7 minutes. As liquid begins to leave onions, make sure onions don’t burn or blacken.
  • Mix in balsamic vinegar and sauté until vinegar is absorbed by onions, about 2-3 minutes. Then remove from heat and set aside.

Burger Patties + Grilled Pineapple

  • Mix all burger ingredients together in a bowl. Divide into four equal patties about ¾-inch thick. Press an indentation in the center of patties and set aside.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Place sliced pineapples on pan and let cook until grill marks form, about 3-4 minutes. Then flip over for another 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
  • Wipe down grill pan then return it to medium heat. Add burger patties to the pan and let cook for about 5-6 minutes then flip over for another 5-6 minutes. Meanwhile, toast buns if using and prepare any additional toppings of choice.

To assemble,

  • Serve the burgers inside buns topped with greens, teriyaki sauce, caramelized onions, and grilled pineapple.