Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Teriyaki Chicken Burger featuring marinated grilled chicken breasts topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers, served on toasted hamburger buns. Perfect for a quick meal with a sweet and savory Asian-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- Low-sodium soy sauce (for marinade, as needed)
Burger Assembly
- 4 hamburger buns
- Fresh lettuce, for topping
- Tomato slices, for topping
- Cucumber slices, for topping
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Combine the chicken breasts with 1/2 cup of teriyaki sauce and a splash of low-sodium soy sauce, ensuring each piece is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 375°F or 190°C) to prepare for grilling the chicken.
- Grill Chicken: Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), which ensures the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Toast Buns: While the chicken finishes cooking, split the hamburger buns and toast them on the grill until they develop a golden-brown color and slightly crisp texture.
- Assemble Burgers: Place each grilled chicken breast on a toasted bun, then top with fresh lettuce, tomato slices, and cucumber slices as desired.
- Serve: Serve the Teriyaki Chicken Burgers immediately to enjoy the optimal combination of warm grilled chicken and fresh toppings.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken for longer than 30 minutes, up to 2 hours, can enhance the flavor even more.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to safe internal temperature.
- Feel free to add mayonnaise or a spicy sauce for extra flavor.
- Grilling the buns adds great texture and flavor, but you can toast them in a pan if a grill is not available.
- Substitute chicken breasts with thighs for juicier burgers if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
