Easy Chicken Teriyaki Burgers
Chicken Teriyaki Burgers are juicy ground chicken patties mixed with teriyaki sauce and topped with crunchy sesame slaw. Ready in just 25 minutes, they're an easy family-friendly dinner that's full of sweet and savory flavor.
Ingredients
Chicken Teriyaki Burgers
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Sesame Slaw
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions optional
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 brioche buns
- 1/4 cup yum yum sauce mayonnaise, sriracha, or chili crisp
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and green onions. Toss well and refrigerate while preparing the burgers.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, teriyaki sauce, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and salt. Mix gently until evenly combined.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape into burger patties.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the Chicken Teriyaki Burgers for 3–5 minutes on the first side until golden brown. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the burgers and lightly toast the brioche buns in the same skillet.
- Spread your preferred sauce on both halves of each bun.
- Add the burger patty, top generously with sesame slaw, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Toasting the buns adds extra flavor and texture.
- For a spicy version, mix sriracha into the yum yum sauce.
- Pickled cucumbers make an excellent topping.
- Serve with sweet potato fries, roasted potatoes, or steamed edamame.