(Somewhat) Spicy Hawaiian Burgers

What's summer without some grillin'?! And these are chicken with whole wheat buns, so they're on the lighter side, right? (yes I know they're 1/3 lb each... shhh...)
Something else I should mention... Oh yes. I have never attempted chicken burgers. I have never worked with ground chicken. I didn't know there was such a thing. And yet, these turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself!
Now, I know I labeled these spicy, but they aren't necessarily hot. But I'm not complaining-the barbacoa at Chipotle is enough to get my eyes watering. But for you spice-prone folk, I'm sure you could add more paprika and chili powder to spice it to your liking.

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground chicken
1/4 cup less sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp seasoning salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced (I accidentally left this out and they turned out great. Either way.)

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp chili powder

6 slices pepper jack cheese (Another reason it wasn't as spicy- they only had regular jack cheese at the deli)

6 pineapple rings or equivalent slices

6 whole wheat hamburger buns (I admit, I doubted these. But they were oh so good.)

Directions:

1. Combine the ground chicken, soy sauce, seasoning salt, cumin, garlic, 1/2 the paprika, and 1/2 the chili powder. Lightly mix with your hands and divide into 6 even balls. Form patties, making them slightly thinner in the middle and sprinkle with remaining paprika and chili powder.

2. Refrigerate about 30 minutes.

3. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Coat grates lightly with oil.

4. Grill burgers about 6 minutes per side. They should flip easily when they are ready to turn. If they want to stick, give them another minute.

5. Top with cheese for the last minute of cooking time to melt.

6. Grill buns and pineapple until grill marks appear. (Both sides for the pineapple)

7. Assemble burgers and enjoy.

Thanks to Jen from Homemade by Holman for the recipe.