Grilled Chicken Burger Board with Pineapple

Prep: 15 minCook: 30 min12 servingsmedium
Grilled Chicken Burger Board with Pineapple

Casual entertaining platter of grilled chicken burgers with charred pineapple, crispy bacon, and a full range of toppings including cheeses, pickled vegetables, fresh produce, and condiments. Build-your-own style board encourages guests to customize each burger to preference.

Ingredients

12 servings
  • 2 pkg Chicken Bacon & Sharp Cheddar Gourmet Burgers
    ground chicken patties1:1chickendairy-free

    homemade alternative

  • 2 pkg Bell & Evans Chicken Burgers
    ground chicken patties1:1chicken

    homemade alternative

  • 6 rings Pineapple
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • 4 oz Blue cheese, crumbled
    crumbled feta or goat cheese1:1dairy

    flavor variation

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  • 1 jar (16 oz) Dill pickle chips or spears
  • 2 cups Pickled pepperoncini peppers, drained
  • 1 jar (12 oz) Whole roasted red peppers, halved
  • 12 slices Bacon, cooked
    ground chicken patties1:1chickendairy-free

    homemade alternative

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  • 1 Red onion, large, sliced thin
  • 1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
    butter lettuce or green leaf lettuce1:1vegetablesadds dairy

    texture similar

  • 2 Beefsteak tomatoes, large, sliced
  • 6 slices Provolone cheese
    mozzarella or American cheese1:1dairyadds dairy

    mild alternative

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  • 6 slices Swiss cheese
    Muenster or Gouda1:1dairydairy-free

    flavor variation

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  • 12 Burger buns, toasted

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat grill to medium heat and brush grates with oil.

  2. 2

    Grill burgers, flipping occasionally, until fully cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Grill pineapple rings until char marks appear, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Place ketchup, mustard and blue cheese in small serving bowls and arrange on a large serving board.

  5. 5

    Arrange cooked burgers, pickles, pepperoncini, red peppers, bacon, red onion, lettuce, tomato, provolone, Swiss cheese and burger buns on board.

  6. 6

    Top burgers with desired toppings and serve.

Tips

Tip 1

Oil grill grates well to prevent burger sticking.

Tip 2

Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for food safety.

Tip 3

Arrange all components before grilling so assembly is seamless.

Good to Know

Make Ahead

Prepare and arrange board components up to 4 hours ahead; grill burgers and pineapple just before serving.

Serve With

Serve warm with all toppings arranged on board so guests can assemble burgers to taste.

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Common Mistakes

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Do not skip oiling grill grates to avoid sticking and uneven cooking.

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Do not skip meat thermometer check to avoid undercooked chicken.

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Do not grill burgers over high heat to avoid charred exteriors with cold centers.

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

Provolone
mozzarella or American cheese1:1dairyadds dairy

mild alternative

Full guide →
Blue cheese
crumbled feta or goat cheese1:1dairy

flavor variation

Full guide →
Swiss cheese
Muenster or Gouda1:1dairydairy-free

flavor variation

Full guide →
Chicken Bacon & Sharp Cheddar Gourmet Burgers
ground chicken patties1:1chickendairy-free

homemade alternative

General Alternatives

Bibb lettuce
butter lettuce or green leaf lettuce1:1vegetablesadds dairy

texture similar

Bell & Evans Chicken Burgers
ground chicken patties1:1chicken

homemade alternative

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