Teriyaki Pineapple Turkey Burgers

⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes

Juicy and flavorful turkey patties are glazed with a homemade teriyaki sauce, topped with grilled pineapple, and served on toasted buns for a delightful twist on a classic burger.

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These Teriyaki Pineapple Turkey Burgers offer a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. The juicy turkey patties are infused with aromatic teriyaki glaze, enhancing their taste and tenderness. Grilled pineapple adds a tropical sweetness, while lettuce and red onion provide a refreshing crunch. This burger is perfect for a summer BBQ or any time you're craving a burst of tropical goodness.

Ingredients

🍽️ Servings: 4 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 400

For the turkey patties:

1 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Salt and pepper to taste

For the teriyaki glaze:

1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

For assembling the burgers:

4 pineapple slices
4 whole wheat burger buns, toasted
Lettuce leaves
Thinly sliced red onion
Optional: mayonnaise or aioli for spreading

Steps

Step 1

Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, and 2 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce. Mix everything together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Form the turkey mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, making sure they are slightly larger than the burger buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.

Step 4

In a small saucepan, whisk together the ingredients for the teriyaki glaze - teriyaki sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and grated ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Grill the turkey patties and pineapple slices for about 4-5 minutes on each side until the turkey is fully cooked and the pineapple is slightly caramelized.

Step 6

During the last minute of grilling, brush the teriyaki glaze over each turkey patty and pineapple slice, flipping them to coat both sides.

Step 7

Assemble the burgers by placing a turkey patty on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with grilled pineapple, lettuce leaves, and thinly sliced red onion.

Step 8

Optionally, spread some mayonnaise or aioli on the top half of the bun before placing it on the burger.

Make it your own!

For a vegetarian version, swap the turkey patties with grilled marinated portobello mushrooms or plant-based burger patties.
Add a slice of melted Swiss or provolone cheese on top of each turkey patty for extra creaminess.
Experiment with different types of buns, like brioche or pretzel buns, for a unique texture.
Spread some mayonnaise or aioli on the top half of the bun before placing it on the burger.