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Chicken teriyaki burgers, pineapple and red onions BBQ recipe

Chicken Teriyaki Burgers with Grilled Pineapple and Red OnionsTake your taste buds for a joy ride with this Asian-inspired spin on the classic American burger.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices white bread, crusts removed and cubed

  • 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce

  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey (preferably leg)

  • 3 tablespoons finely diced onion

  • 1 clove of garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 2 teaspoons mustard

  • 1 egg, slightly beaten

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

  • 3 to 4 drops hot sauce

For Pineapple and Red Onions

  • 1 small can pineapple rings, drained

  • 1 teaspoon freshly crushed pink peppercorns

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • Olive oil spray

  • 1 red onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick

  • 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds

  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme

  • 1/2 cup white wine

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method

  • To make the onions: Place onion slices in a shallow baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine coriander seeds, thyme, wine, oil, and lemon juice; bring to a boil over medium heat. Let cool slightly, then pour mixture over onions. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

  • To make the burgers: In a large bowl, combine cubed bread with teriyaki sauce and let rest for 5 minutes. Fold in ground meat. In a small pan, sauté onions, garlic, and parsley in sesame oil for 1 minute. Add to ground meat mixture and combine. Add mustard, egg, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and hot sauce. Mix well. Mould into 4 patties and refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour.

  • To make the pineapple: Place pineapple slices on paper towels to drain. Remove and sprinkle with pink peppercorns and salt. Spray lightly with oil. Set aside.

  • Spray burgers lightly with oil and place in centre of cooking grate. Grill 6 to 8 minutes until well done and internal temperature registers 180ºF/82ºC, turning once halfway through grilling time. Place onions on grill for 4 to 6 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time, and grill pineapple for 1 to 2 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Place burgers on grilled buns; top with pineapple and onion.

Makes 4 servings.

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