Spicy Hawaiian Burgers
Ingredients
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2 pounds ground chicken
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6 pineapple rings (or equivalent slices, cut about 1/2" - 3/4" thick)
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6 slices pepper jack cheese
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6 whole wheat hamburger buns
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp chili powder
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1/2 tsp seasoning salt (I use Lawry's)
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1/2 tsp ground cumin
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1 clove garlic, minced
Method
- Combine the ground chicken, soy sauce, 1/2 the paprika, 1/2 the chili powder, seasoning salt, cumin, and garlic. Lightly mix with your hands and divide into 6 even balls. Form patties, making them slightly thinner in the middle and sprinkle with remaining paprika and chili powder. Refrigerate about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Coat grates lightly with oil. Grill burgers over medium heat about 6 minutes per side. The burgers should flip easily when they are ready to turn, if they want to stick, give them another minute. Top with cheese for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking time to melt. Remove to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to rest. Grill buns if desired.
- For the pineapple, if you are using rings, grill directly on the grates over medium heat. Carefully turn after 1-2 minutes. If you are using pineapple slices or chunks, thread onto skewers and grill skewers in the same fashion. Assemble burgers and enjoy.