Chicken Teriyaki Burgers With Caramelized Onions Grilled Pineapple Food

CHICKEN TERIYAKI BURGERS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS & GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Begin caramelizing the onions: in a skillet over low heat, saute onions in oil until softened and dark brown in colour, 1-2 hours. The longer the better!
• In a large bowl, combine chicken, teriyaki sauce, panko crumbs, egg, cilantro, red chili flakes, garlic, green onions, ginger and Worcestershire sauce. Using your hands, form into 4 patties, place on a plate, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour*.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill burgers about 5 minutes per side until cooked all the way through. Place cheese on top of patties and cook for a minute longer until cheese is melted.
• Meanwhile, grill pineapple slices, about 3 minutes per side, until charred.
• Serve patties on burger buns, topped with a slice of pineapple and a scoop of caramelized onions.

CHICKEN TERIYAKI BURGERS WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE AND RED ONIONS

Steps:

• 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. Mold 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 center 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.

ONION TERIYAKI BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for high heat.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, teriyaki marinade and French-fried onions.
• Form the mixture into 4 patties
• Lightly oil the grilling surface, and place patties on the preheated grill.
• Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until well done (or desired doneness).
• Top with cheese, and serve on hamburger buns.