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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Burgers with Bacon and Grilled Pineapple
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Sweet, Smoky, Saucy Burger Night
These burgers are sweet, tangy, and really easy to throw together. The BBQ sauce goes into the patties and over the top, so they stay flavorful without needing much else.
The bacon and grilled pineapple make them feel a little more fun than a regular chicken burger, but they’re still simple enough for a weeknight. Serve them with chips, fries, or slaw and call it done.
What Makes These Hawaiian Chicken Burgers Different
- Ground chicken instead of beef
- BBQ flavor built right into the patties
- Grilled pineapple adds sweetness and texture
- Soft buns that soak up all the sauce
Ingredients
Chicken Burgers
- ground chicken
- panko breadcrumbs
- barbecue sauce
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- milk
- olive oil
- burger buns
- cooked bacon
- grilled pineapple slices
- cheese
- extra barbecue sauce
How To Make Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Burgers
Mix the patties
- Add ground chicken, panko, BBQ sauce, salt, pepper, and milk to a bowl
- Gently mix until just combined
Form the burgers
- Shape into 3–4 patties depending on size
- Don’t pack them too tight
Cook
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat
- Add patties and cover
- Cook 3–4 minutes until the first side is seared
- Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes
- Cook until internal temp reaches 165°F
Build
- Add burgers to buns
- Top with bacon, grilled pineapple, cheese
- Drizzle with BBQ sauce
How To Keep Chicken Burgers Juicy
- Use a binder: The panko + milk keeps the texture soft
- Don’t overmix: This makes the burgers dense
- Cook covered: Helps them stay moist
- Don’t overcook: Pull at 165°F
Storage
- Store leftover patties in an airtight container for up to 2 days
- Keep toppings separate
- Reheat in a skillet or oven
Hawaiian Chicken BBQ Burgers
Hawaiian Chicken BBQ Burgers stack juicy barbecue chicken patties with smoky bacon, grilled pineapple, melty cheese, and extra sauce for a burger that hits sweet, salty, and tangy all at once. They’re fast, saucy, and made for warm-weather dinner cravings.
Equipment
- large skillet with cover
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Ingredients
- 1 lbs ground chicken
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs (or plain breadcrumbs)
- 2 tbsp barbecue sauce
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Burgers
- buns
- cooked bacon
- grilled pineapple slices
- extra barbecue sauce for topping
- cheese
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil.
- Add the remaining ingredients to a bowl and gently mix until just combined. Form into 3-4 patties, depending on how thick you like your burgers.
- Add the patties to the skillet and cover, cooking 3-4 minutes before flipping. Allow the first side to sear.
- Cook the second side 3-4 minutes more while covered. The internal temp should read 165.
- Have fun building your burgers! Top your buns with bacon, grilled pineapple slices, and cheese. And of course a generous drizzle of more BBQ Sauce.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the chicken mixture
- Cook covered for juicier burgers
- Use a thermometer for best results
- Assemble just before serving
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 565mgPotassium: 666mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
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