Chicken Teriyaki Burgers With Grilled Pineapple And Red Onions - cooking recipe

Ingredients

For the grilled onions
1 red onion (sliced 1/2-inch thick)
1 teaspoon crushed coriander seed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the burgers
4 slices white bread, cubed with crusts removed
3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 lb ground chicken
3 tablespoons finely diced onions
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 egg (slightly beaten)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3 drops hot sauce (3 to 4)
For the grilled pineapple
4 slices pineapple rings
1 teaspoon pink peppercorns, freshly crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
olive oil flavored cooking spray

Preparation

To make the onions: Place onion slices in a shallow baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine coriander seeds, thyme, wine, oil, and lemon juice; bring to a boil over medium heat. Let cool slightly, then pour mixture over onions. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
To make the burgers: In a large bowl, combine cubed bread with teriyaki sauce and let rest for 5 minutes. Fold in ground meat. In a small pan, saute onions, garlic, and parsley in sesame oil for 1 minute. Add to ground meat mixture and combine. Add mustard, egg, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and hot sauce. Mix well. Mold into 4 patties and refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour.
To make the pineapple: Place pineapple slices on paper towels to drain. Remove and sprinkle with pink peppercorns and salt. Spray lightly with oil. Set aside.
Spray burgers lightly with oil and place in center of cooking grate. Grill 6 to 8 minutes until well done and internal temperature registers 180\u00b0F/82\u00b0C, turning once halfway through grilling time. Place onions on grill for 4 to 6 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time, and grill pineapple for 1 to 2 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Place burgers on grilled buns; top with pineapple and onion.