Hawaiian Chicken Burgers

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Since I got back home from Hawaii, I’ve been excited to experiment with new dishes. Travel is one of the ways I love to get inspired, so I’m bursting with ideas.

First up on my list of recipes from the Aloha State: Hawaiian Chicken Burgers.

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Coincidentally, my friends over at al fresco also recently reached out and asked if I wanted to try some of their products.

Being a fan of their 100% all natural and gluten-free sausages, patties, meatballs, and breakfast sausage, the timing was perfect.

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For this recipe I decided to use the al fresco Sweet Italian Style Chicken Sausage Burgers.

The sweet and subtle spiciness works nicely with the rest of the flavors in my recipe. And since the burgers will be wrapped in bacon, I thought using chicken burgers that have 60% less fat than traditional pork and beef products was a smart move.

How to Make a Hawianna Chicken Burger:

Okay, you’re probably wondering what’s Hawaian about these burgers. Well, that’s where fresh pineapple comes in. It’s classic Hawaiian.

Hawaiian Chicken Burger | inspiredbycharm.com

So here’s the plan: top each chicken burger with a slice of fresh pineapple. Then wrap it up with two slices of bacon, secure it with a toothpick, and put it in the oven. Perfection!

Hawaiian Chicken Burger | inspiredbycharm.com

That combination of ingredients is delightfully delicious, but we’re going to take this burger to the next level. While visiting Maui, I stumbled upon a little shop with locally made gourmet items.

After sampling their pineapple barbecue sauce, I bought a bottle to take home. You can find the sauce here or just use your favorite barbecue or teriyaki sauce. (If you can find a sauce with a tropical flair, that’s even better.)

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Before we get to the barbecue sauce, let’s talk about prepping the burgers for cooking success.

For best results, place the burgers on a small rack inserted in a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. This will allow any excess grease to drip away when you bake the burgers in the oven.

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About 15 minutes into the cooking process, you will slather the burgers with a thick coat of barbecue sauce. As you can imagine, this brings the whole recipe together in the best possible way.

Hawaiian Chicken Burger | inspiredbycharm.com

Once the burgers are completely cooked, remove the toothpicks and layer each of them with mayonnaise, red onion, tomato, avocado, and lettuce on a fresh bun.

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Naturally, you can change the burger fixin’s to whatever you like best. However, I found that this particular combination works quite nicely.

That’s a scrumptious-looking burger, right? (It tastes as good as it looks.)

Hawaiian Chicken Burger | inspiredbycharm.com
Hawaiian Chicken Burger | inspiredbycharm.com


Now, I know that some of you might question the pineapple, but give it a try. That touch of tropical sweetness is truly what makes these Hawaiian Chicken Burgers such a treat.

Now that I have you salivating, let me give you the recipe.

Hawaiian Chicken Burger | inspiredbycharm.com

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Hawaiian Chicken Burger | inspiredbycharm.com

Super simple, right? If you’re tired of the same ol’ burgers, give this recipe a try. Then let me know what you think in the comments below.

Hawaiian Chicken Burger | inspiredbycharm.com
Hawaiian Chicken Burger | inspiredbycharm.com

Aloha, for now!

Hawaiian Chicken Burgers

Inspired by a trip to Hawaii, these Hawaiian Chicken Burgers are made with bacon wrapped chicken sausage burgers and topped with pineapple, teriyaki sauce, avocado and vegetables.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, chicken, hawaiian, pineapple
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 846kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a small baking rack in it. Set aside.
  • Lay each burger on two strips of bacon that have been crossed on top of one another. Top each burger with a slice of pineapple. Wrap the ends of the bacon over the burger and pineapple slice. Use a toothpick to hold the bacon in place. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the burgers on the rack in the prepared baking sheet and then bake them for about 45 minutes or until the bacon is done and the burgers are completely cooked. About 15 minutes into the baking process, brush each burger with barbecue (or teriyaki) sauce.
  • Once cooked, place each burger on a bun and garnish with mayonnaise, onion, tomato, avocado, and lettuce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 846kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 2238mg | Potassium: 1337mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2160IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 4mg

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8 Comments

  1. couldn’t find the patties in the grocery store so i used ground chicken….and they were delicious-even better the next day for lunch.it did take a longer amount of time to reach the required temperature-worth the wait! Thanks for sharing…i am enjoying your journey

  2. I just found your blog on pintrest and I feel like I’ve hit the jackpot! If I’m having a “splurge” meal, would a grass fed beef patty taste as good as the chicken?

    Love your page- thanks for sharing!