Pineapple Teriyaki Turkey Burgers are a great Hawaiian flavored take on a burger!
Update: This recipe was originally shared in April 2014. The recipes and photos have been updated and republished in June 2021.
When the weather gets warm, I think about burgers on the grill. Of course, the day I chose to make these it was raining so I had to use the indoor griddle we have, but they were still delicious!
I think turkey burgers are totally underrated. Some people think they are too bland, but not when they're topped with a homemade teriyaki sauce! And a slice of grilled pineapple!
What are Pineapple Teriyaki Turkey Burgers?
Ground turkey, Panko bread crumbs and some seasonings are mixed together to form a burger. The turkey burger is grilled and then served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, a grilled pineapple slice and home teriyaki sauce.
How to make homemade teriyaki sauce
You can definitely use the store-bought teriyaki sauce for this recipe, but homemade only requires 4 ingredients for a basic sauce! Soy sauce, honey, cornstarch and water! I added in a few more ingredients to oomph it up, but it's not required.
Ingredients: ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup honey, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon (ground) ginger, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and ½ cup water
Directions: Whisk soy sauce, honey, garlic, ground ginger, rice wine vinegar, cornstarch and water together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, then reduce heat to medium, stirring until it reaches the right consistency. Then immediately remove from the heat.
🥘 Ingredients for this recipe
- For the Burgers:
- ground turkey
- Panko bread crumbs
- green onions
- onion powder
- salt and pepper
- To Serve:
- burger buns
- cheese
- tomato
- lettuce
- pineapple
- teriyaki sauce
🔪Instructions for this recipe
- First, prepare the burgers. Combine the ground turkey, Panko, green onions, onion powder, salt and pepper together. Form into patties, place on a plate and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Next, heat up your grill. Heat the grill to medium high heat. Add the burgers and cook for 4-5 minutes on both sides or until cooked through.
- Then, add the cheese. Add cheese to each burger and while that is melting, grill the pieces of pineapple for about a minute on each side.
- Finally, assemble the burgers. Layer lettuce and tomato on the bottom of a burger bun. Add the burger, followed by the pineapple slice, teriyaki sauce, and the top part of the bun.
How to make good turkey burgers
I know some people think you can't make a good turkey burger, but that's just not true. Yes, turkey burgers can fall apart easier than ones made with ground beef, but that's an easy fix. Jus add a binder! For these burgers, I mix in Panko bread crumbs to hold them together.
Substitutions and Serving Suggestions
- Skip the bun and serve this over a salad!
- I only had American cheese on hand, but provolone or swiss would be great on this burger!
- Bacon always makes a great addition to just about any burger
- Try serving these burgers with coleslaw, fries, potato salad, cucumber salad, or fresh fruit!
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Recipe
Pineapple Teriyaki Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
Burgers
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ cup Panko bread crumb
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon green onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
To Serve
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 slices tomato
- 4 slices pineapple
- ½ cup lettuce leaves
- 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce see notes for homemade version
Instructions
Burgers
- Combine ground turkey, Panko bread crumbs, onion powder, chopped green onions, salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
- Form into 4 patties. Refrigerate until grill is hot.
- Heat a grill to medium high heat. Place burger patties on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, flipping over once.
- Add slices of cheese to the burgers and cook another minute or so, until cheese has melted. While cheese is melting, add pineapple to the grill and grill 1-2 minutes per side.
To Assemble and Serve:
- Spread the teriyaki sauce on the top and bottom of the bun.
- Layer the lettuce and tomato on the bottom part of the bun, followed by the burger.
- Add a slice of pineapple on top and the other half of the bun.
Notes
Nutrition
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