Ingredients:

1 8-1/4-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained.
1/2 cup chopped red or green sweet pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onion
2 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
2 cloves garlic,minced
1 small jalapeno or serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
* 1 large egg
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon dried basil,crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/3 pound uncooked ground chicken

Methods:

1. Preheat grill.For salsa,in a medium bowl combine crushed pineapple,sweet pepper,half of the green onion,the cilantro or parsley,garlic,and jalapeno or serrano pepper.Cover; chill until serving time.

2. In another medium bowl combine the egg,bread crumbs,remaining onion,basil,sage, seasoned salt, and pepper. Add ground chicken; mix well. Shape into four patties using BurgerMate. Grill patties on the grill rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 14 to 18 minutes or until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted in side of burger registers 165 degrees F, turning halfway through grilling. (Or, preheat broiler. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat on an unheated rack of broiler pan for 10 to 12 minutes.) Serve burgers with salsa. Makes 4 servings.

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