Alright, I think we are officially on a chicken burger kick in this house.
Remember on Friday when I briefly mentioned the fact that we had some burgers for dinner?
Yeah. Well lets talk about those burgers.
Although it’s been well over a year since I’ve last been to a Red Robin restaurant, I still have very fond memories of that place. Their burgers are great, the atmosphere was always pretty fun, and don’t even get me started on that bottomless basket of fries.
But one particular sandwich of theirs, the Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich, was always a favorite of mine. Grilled chicken, smothered in Swiss cheese, with grilled pineapple? I mean, you really can’t go wrong. But you can make it healthier, AND at home!
So when it came down to my next attempt with chicken burger creations, I was determined to recreate my own version of this delicious, mouthwatering combo…
And that’s when these were born.
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Hawaiian Chicken Burgers
(adapted from my Chicken Parmesan Burgers, inspired by Red Robin’s Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich)
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1lb. ground chicken
- 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- Swiss cheese
- Extra barbecue sauce
- 4 slices pineapple
- 4 slices red onion
- Romaine lettuce
- Hamburger buns
Directions:
Combine first ten ingredients (through pineapple juice) and mix well. Form into four patties, creating a slight dent in the center of the patty; refrigerate about 30 minutes. Grill over medium-high heat, 6-8 minutes on each side. While burgers are cooking, grill slices of pineapple and red onion, about 3-5 minutes on each side. Top cooked chicken burgers with Swiss cheese, grilled pineapple, and grilled red onion.
If desired, coat insides of hamburger buns with a little spray butter and a sprinkle of garlic powder or and place on the grill 1-2 minutes, until lightly toasted. Spread barbecue sauce on toasted buns and top with cooked chicken burgers. Enjoy!
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First, get all of your chicken burger ingredients together.
Mix well until thoroughly combined.
Form into four patties (*placing on wax paper will help prevent extra sticking) and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Don’t forget to create that well in the center…it will help prevent your burger from cooking up into a big puff ball.
While burgers are cooking, grill a few slices of pineapple and red onion. Top cooked burgers with Swiss cheese and allow to melt while toasting your hamburger buns (*I definitely recommend doing this step!).
Spread buns with extra bbq sauce, top with burger, grilled pineapple, grilled red onion, and a few slices of romaine lettuce. Done and DONE.
Here’s the approximate stats on the burgers, NOT including the bun or toppings…
We served our burgers with some garlicky green beans and corn on the cob, and let me tell you…
This was one heck of a meal. Jay and I both totally loved this combo of flavors and there’s no doubt that these will remain in the dinner rotation this summer…along with our other recent chicken burger creations:
I’ve already got some ideas for other ones…we’ll have to see how it goes!
Cat @ Breakfast to Bed says
oh, holy yum. I don’t like chicken in its original form. I don’t mind it if it’s ground. This looks amazing.
stacey says
wow, those look great!!! and i havent been to Red Robin in about 10 years …. the last time i was there my chicken breast sandwich was RAW in the middle and i was completely grossed out! :/
Sabrina @Work It Ms Jackson says
These look AMAZING! And you’re timing for the post couldn’t be better. I am literally about to make our dinner menu for the month and these will be going on the menu. Thank you SO much and I can’t wait to try them!
Annie says
I have been craving a sweet burger like nobody’s business. This recipe came in just in time!
Megan@ The Running Doc says
I’ve never tried the combo of a burger with something sweet like pineapple, might have to give this a try. And Red Robin’s fries are SO good :)
robfiasco @ run2thehills says
i would have to say my laptop. but only if the internet could come too.
I was without power for a few days during a hurricane and it wasn’t fun. well, except for the day drinking and bbq-ing we did. but i didn’t care for the quiet extremely hot nights.
Angela @ Health Happiness & Harmony says
The sweet grilled pineapple with the savory burger sounds like such a great match! I can’t wait to try them!
Sam @ Fit for My Fork says
I loved Red Robin as a kid – your burgers look great. I love BBQ chicken sandwiches, so I think I’d love them as a burger too! We had pineapple on some jerk-flavoured beef burgers the other day and it was fantastic. The sweetness is such a nice addition!
Talia @ Bite Size Wellness says
I worked at red robin for 4+ years of my life so I am waaaayyy to familiar with their burgers (and bottomless fries!). I love how your chicken mixture always looks like a work of art:)
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says
I am a HUGE pineapple lover. All I have to say is yes, please!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
I am loving these chicken burgers ideas!! As soon as we move into our new house and get a grill, these are getting made! :)
Tina @ Best Body Fitness says
Come cook dinner for me…
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
I LOVE pineapple- pretty sure I would gobble this up happily!! :) Looks delicious!
chelcie @ chelcie's food files says
mmm I love grilled pineapple these look delicious!
Jillian @ Sprinkle Massacre says
I’m loving all of your chicken burger creations. I need to start taking advantage of the grill more often!
Angela says
Mmmm bottomless steak fries at Red Robin are the best! Sometimes I like them better than the burger, but not this time–the teriyaki burger is my favorite! I will definitely be making this soon. Thanks for the recipe!
Stacey says
Frekn awesome! Just had a chicken parm burger for lunch! Love ur burger recipes! Xoxoxo
Alysia @ Slim Sanity says
looks super yummy!
Sana says
You make the best looking chicken burgers! I am going to make both recipes!
Lisa @ Jogging on Coffee says
I love Red Robin! We don’t have them here in Ottawa but I do go a few times a year when I’m in Syracuse. Their veggie burgers are so good :)
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
I’m loving all of your chicken burger creations lately! I am totally trying out this burger! My fiance and I would love it! :)
I love Red Robin! I was just there last weekend. Those fries are dangerous ;)
Michelle (Better with Berries) says
I LOVE chicken with pineapple! These look amazing!
krystal@coffeecardiogoddess says
Wow this is a super tasty sounding recipe! It’s something I know my hubby will really enjoy too.
Amy @ Inspired Amy says
Ahh those look so delish! I love the way [this may sound wierd buut] you just edited the photos to show all the ingredients in the bowl, it looks really good!
Ellie@Fit for the Soul says
You’re seriously making me sooo hungry! That looks like a great recipe, and I just love it when restaurant re-creations are a success!!! Love your pics here btw! With all the ingredients separated nicely in the bowl. :) oh! haha. just realized amy above my comment said the same thing
Dawn R. Johnson says
Chicken burgers i want to try it .It looks so delicious .I want more recipe.
Jes says
These look sooo yummy! I’m usually not a big fan of ground chicken, but I think I’ll have to give these a try! Thanks!
Shauna says
Holy Yum Batman! Thankfully I thawed out some ground chicken last night so I can make these bad boys tonight :)
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
yum!! we’ve been on a burger kick lately too… i will have to add this one to our rotation we have going on. i also want to try your chicken caesar one! oh, and i have so many great memories of red robin too… love that place. in high school, my two best girlfriends and i would go there all.the.time. we’d get their strawberry lemonade and totally take advantage of the unlimited refills. i can’t imagine how much sugar is in that stuff! mmm so good! :)
Michelle@Peachy Palate says
Even though I’m vegan they sound good, I shall be making a tofu version!
Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction says
I’m obsessed with chicken burgers! I never thought about adding pineapple chunks though! Interesting flavor, I bet it gives it a nice kick. Yum :)
mandee says
i made your chicken caesar burgers last week! so good! i honestly even think they tasted better the next day.
Courtney says
I agree! They are great the next day, aren’t they?!?
Jolynn says
YUM! These sound soo good! Definitely pinning to make sometime!
Maura @ My Healthy 'Ohana says
Sounds great, I love grilled pineapple on my burgers!
Alysha @Shesontherun says
I’ve never been to Red Robin. I’m not too hip on a $10 hamburger. I’m much more likely to make them at home.
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
Oh my goodness; these look so, SO good!!!
Katy says
Wow! That looks amazing. I’m saving this one!!
Caryln @ carylnrambles says
I must make this soon! When I was little my dad would take me to Backyard Burger (I’m pretty sure they are all shut down now) and I would always get the Hawaiian Chicken Sandwhich
Katy says
Yet another recipe I need to try ASAP! What has been your favorite burger creation so far?
Courtney says
It’s a VERY close tie between these and the chicken parm ones. :)
Jen says
Ive printed like 4 of your recipes today! Thanks for sharing they all look so good!
Courtney says
That’s awesome, Jen! Hope you enjoy them all! :)
Talking Thirty says
Wow, I don’t think I would have ever thought to make a chicken burger, but this looks and sounds so amazing, I’m adding it to my recipe binder RIGHT now. Thanks for sharing.
Holly says
I made these tonight & they were definitely a hit! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Holly says
I plan on making these again so I just linked the website for the recipe to my weekly meal plan!
Caitlin says
Me and my husband made these the other night and they were really good! We had a few issues with stickiness though.
Lindsay says
I just made these. The flavors were really good. but this was a MESSY endeavor. I must have done something wrong. They fell apart when I tried to flip them and were almost mushy-like once on the bun. But like I said, they were tasty nonetheless and we had no problem finishing all four!
Courtney says
Awww man, I’m sorry they were so messy! I’ve had a few people tell me this, and I can’t figure out why? Mine weren’t messy at all. Perhaps adding more breadcrumbs would help?
Lindsay says
Thanks for re-sharing this recipe BUT I have a question … do you think the recipe could be made without the cheese? I am dairy free but I do eat meat so I would hate to waste the ingredients if you don’t think the recipe will turn out without the cheese. Thanks, Courtney for your insight! :)
Courtney says
Hey Lindsay! Yes, I definitely think they’d be great without the cheese – I’d probably just increase the breadcrumbs a little bit to make up for it. Let me know if you give it a try!