Take your burger game to the next level with these Teriyaki Pineapple Turkey Burgers. These juicy turkey patties are glazed with teriyaki sauce, topped with grilled pineapple slices, and served on toasted buns for a tropical twist on a classic favorite. Whether you’re firing up the grill for a summer BBQ or craving a taste of the tropics any time of year, these burgers are sure to impress. They take a little more effort to make than your average cheeseburger, but they are well worth the extra energy.

Teriyaki Pineapple Turkey Burgers Recipe

Course: Main CourseCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Best Turkey Burger Recipe Ever!

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Teriyaki Glaze
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water

Directions

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped green onions, teriyaki sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
In a small saucepan, combine the teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Place the turkey patties on the preheated grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). You have to cook ground turkey well done, unlike beef.
During the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the patties with the teriyaki glaze, allowing it to caramelize and form a sticky coating.
While the turkey patties are cooking, grill the pineapple slices for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are lightly charred and caramelized.
Place the toasted hamburger buns on a serving platter. Place a grilled turkey patty on the bottom half of each bun.
Top each patty with a grilled pineapple slice and any desired toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, or red onion.
Place the top half of the bun on top of the toppings to complete the burgers. You can get flagged toothpicks to hold the burger together if you want to get fancy.

Notes

Serve the Teriyaki Pineapple Turkey Burgers immediately, accompanied by your favorite side dishes or additional teriyaki sauce for dipping. I have no doubt you will fall in love with this turkey burger and want to make it again.

Tips:

If you don’t have a grill, you can also cook the turkey patties and pineapple slices in a grill pan on the stove.
Feel free to customize your burgers with additional toppings such as cheese, avocado, or bacon for extra flavor and texture.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and make sure the teriyaki sauce is gluten-free certified.

Turkey Burger Recipe — Some people think cheese takes away from the flavors of this burger but I put cheese on mine sometimes. You can try it both ways to see which one you like better.

With their juicy turkey patties, sweet pineapple slices, and savory teriyaki glaze, these Teriyaki Pineapple Turkey Burgers are a flavor explosion you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or simply craving a taste of the tropics, these burgers are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Everyone will be talking about how fantastic they are all week long. Check out more of our impressive recipes to create future culinary masterpieces.