Sweet & Spicy BBQ Bacon Hawaiian Turkey Burgers
Flavorful and juicy, these lightened up Hawaiian turkey burgers are packed with AMAZING flavor thanks to turkey bacon, spicy bbq sauce, pepper jack cheese and grilled pineapple. Best turkey burgers EVER!
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 287cal
Ingredients
- Burgers
- 4 to 8 slices bacon, depending on how much you like bacon
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (or sub ground chicken)
- 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 fresh pineapple slices, ½ inch thick
- 4 slices of pepper jack cheese
- Avocado oil, for frying
- Serving
- 4 whole grain or gluten free hamburger buns
- Sliced red onions
- Extra bbq sauce
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Place the bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer, put it into a cold oven, and then heat the oven to 425°F Allow the bacon to bake in the oven for 15 to 25 minutes, or until crispy to your liking. Remove it from the oven and transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Prepare the burgers: In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, bbq sauce, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper. Use clean hands to mix until well combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into ½-inch thick patties.
- Cook the burgers:
- TO GRILL: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush the grates with avocado oil to prevent sticking. Transfer the patties to the hot grill and cook until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 165°F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. During the last minute of cooking, add a slice of cheese onto each burger patty and allow it to melt.
- TO PAN-FRY: Warm 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully transfer the patties onto the pan. Sear until golden-brown crust and a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 165°F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. During the last minute of cooking, add a slice of cheese onto each burger patty and allow it to melt.
- Grill the pineapple: While the burgers are cooking, grill the pineapple slices until browned, turning once; about 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Assemble the burgers: Place the burgers on buns, top each burger with a strip or two of the cooked bacon, then top with grilled pineapple slices, drizzle with extra bbq sauce and top with a red onion slice. Makes 4 burgers.
Notes
Nutritional information is based on using 99% lean ground turkey breast and includes everything except the bun and any toppings you'd like for serving.
You can also cook these burgers indoors by broiling them in the oven about 3 inches from the top; broil 5-7 minutes on each side.
Burgers can be frozen for up to 3 months; fully cook burgers, allow them to cool completely, wrap in plastic wrap then place in airtight containers or freezer friendly ziploc bags.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 287cal | Carbohydrates: 9.5g | Protein: 38.1g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7.2g