Description
A delicious blend of grilled chicken and sweet pineapple, this Hawaiian chicken sandwich is a summer treat that combines comfort food with tropical flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
- 3 tbsp pineapple juice
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/2 tsp Sriracha (optional)
- 1 cup pineapple, sliced
- 4 reduced-calorie hamburger rolls
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 2 cups greens (baby spinach or arugula)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together barbecue sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and Sriracha.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken breasts into the marinade, ensuring every piece is coated. Cover and refrigerate.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 375°F (190°C).
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare the Pineapple: Spray sliced pineapple with cooking spray and grill for about 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized.
- Reduce the Marinade: Pour any leftover marinade into a saucepan, bring to a boil, and simmer for 4-5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Layer grilled chicken on toasted rolls, top with grilled pineapple, sliced onion, jalapeño, and greens. Drizzle with reduced marinade.
- Serve warm with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
For optimal flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg