Day 131: Luau Burger

I know, in some parts of the country, it's a bit late for this one, but I finally just got around to making it, OK?!? :) That, and it's been in the low 90's again this week here in SoCal, so I'm feeling betrayed by my Fall board and all the delicious looking soups floating around Pinterest these days.  So I went with these grilled (I made them under the broiler because we are out of propane) burgers for dinner the other night.  Well, they are called burgers, but it's really a chicken patty.  I've never worked with ground chicken before.  I have to say, I thought they came out moist and delicious! The patty's are mixed with water chestnuts, ginger, and I added fresh garlic.  Topped with sweet and sour sauce and grilled pineapple, these make for a great change from the every day cheeseburger! Here's the recipe direct from recipe.com.  I'm not sure if I saw this on Pinterest, or got the recipe in an email, but either way, it's on Pinterest now! 

ingredients

• 1 

  beaten egg

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• 1/4  cup

  fine dry seasoned bread crumbs
• 3  tablespoons

  chopped water chestnuts
• 3/4  teaspoon

  ground ginger
• 1/4  teaspoon

  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon

  pepper

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• 1  pound

  ground raw chicken
• 1/4  cup

  bottled sweet-and-sour sauce
• 4 

  canned pineapple rings

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• 4 

  kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, split and toasted
•  

  Shredded spinach

directions

1.

In a medium bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, water chestnuts, ginger, salt, and pepper. Add ground chicken and mix well. Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.

2.

To grill, place patties on an uncovered grill directly over medium coals; cook for 15 to 18 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in side of patty registers 165 degrees F., turning once and brushing with sweet-and-sour sauce during last 5 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, place pineapple slices on grill rack. Cook for 5 minutes, turning as needed.

3.

To serve burgers, sprinkle bottom half of each bun with some shredded spinach. Top with patties. Brush patties with sweet-and-sour sauce and top with pineapple slices. Makes 4 servings.