Pineapple-Teriyaki Chicken Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 cup minced bell pepper
• 0.5 cups drained crushed pineapple
• 2 cloves garlic , crushed
• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce , or more to taste
• 2 stalks green onion , sliced
• 1 teaspoon pink salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil , or as needed
• 6 medium brioche or hamburger buns
• 6 leaves lettuce
• 6 slices tomato
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise , or to taste
• 2 tablespoons ketchup , or to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix ground chicken, bell pepper, pineapple, garlic, 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, green onion, salt, and ginger together in a bowl. Make 6 equally portioned balls out of the mixture.

2. 2

   Heat a large cast iron or ceramic nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add avocado oil to the hot skillet and heat for 3 minutes. Place 2 to 3 balls into the skillet and flatten out with a spatula; cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the skillet and repeat to cook remaining burgers.

3. 3

   Place burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, ketchup, and more teriyaki sauce if desired.