Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Burger (Printable)
Tropical chicken sandwich with grilled pineapple and teriyaki glaze. Island-inspired flavors in every bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz each)
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 2 tbsp pineapple juice
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
→ Teriyaki Sauce
07 - ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
08 - ¼ cup pineapple juice
09 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
→ Burger Assembly
12 - 4 pineapple rings (fresh or canned, drained)
13 - 4 burger buns
14 - 4 lettuce leaves
15 - 4 slices red onion
16 - 4 slices tomato
17 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer, then stir in cornstarch slurry. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
03 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature.
04 - Cook marinated chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. During the final 2 minutes, grill pineapple rings until lightly caramelized.
05 - Lightly toast burger buns on the grill until golden.
06 - Spread mayonnaise on bottom bun if desired. Layer lettuce, grilled chicken, teriyaki sauce, pineapple ring, tomato, and red onion. Top with bun and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of sweet grilled pineapple and savory teriyaki creates that perfect sweet and salty balance everyone craves
- These burgers come together in under 45 minutes but taste like something from a tropical restaurant
02 -
- Pound your chicken breasts to even thickness before marinating so they cook uniformly without drying out at the edges
- The teriyaki sauce thickens quickly once you add the cornstarch, so have your whisk ready and do not walk away from the stove
03 -
- If your pineapple rings are thick, slice them horizontally so they are not taller than your chicken breast
- Double the teriyaki sauce recipe and keep the extra in the fridge, it lasts for weeks and is amazing on rice bowls