Description
Succulent teriyaki chicken burger delivers Japanese-inspired flavors between toasted brioche buns. Grilled chicken glazed with sweet-tangy sauce creates a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2–3 tbsps low-sodium soy sauce
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 hamburger buns
- Fresh lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Cucumber slices
Instructions
- Infuse chicken with teriyaki sauce, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply for 30-45 minutes in refrigerator.
- Heat grill to medium-high temperature around 375°F, ensuring consistent cooking surface.
- Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess liquid to prevent flare-ups during grilling.
- Position marinated chicken on preheated grill, cooking for approximately 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Check chicken’s doneness by ensuring meat is firm, white throughout, with no pink centers.
- Lightly brush grill grates with oil to prevent sticking and enhance caramelization.
- While chicken cooks, simultaneously toast burger buns on grill’s outer edges until edges turn golden and crisp.
- Transfer grilled chicken to clean plate, letting meat rest for 2-3 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Construct burger by placing chicken on toasted bun, layering with fresh lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and optional pickled vegetables.
- Drizzle additional teriyaki sauce over chicken for enhanced flavor profile if desired.
- Serve immediately to maintain optimal temperature and crisp texture of grilled components.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for deeper teriyaki flavor infusion, allowing sauce to fully penetrate meat fibers.
- Ensure grill is clean and lightly oiled to prevent chicken from sticking and tearing during cooking.
- For gluten-free option, use tamari instead of traditional teriyaki sauce and gluten-free buns.
- Consider using chicken thighs for juicier, more tender burger texture compared to chicken breasts.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg