Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwich
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
524 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Description
The sandwich filling is made by cooking boneless chicken breasts together with barbecue sauce and pineapple chunks in an instant pot, which locks in moisture and softens the meat for easy shredding. The pineapple adds sweetness and juiciness that complements the smoky barbecue sauce. After cooking, the chicken is shredded and mixed back with the juices, preserving the rich flavor.
The shredded chicken mixture is then piled onto ciabatta buns and topped with a crisp coleslaw mix, providing contrast in texture and freshness. This combination delivers a satisfying balance of sweet, tangy, and savory elements within a handheld sandwich, suitable for lunch or dinner.
The chicken mixture is also versatile enough to be served over rice as an alternative to sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast approximately 4 chicken breasts, boneless
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 1 can pineapple chunks (20 oz.) Do not drain.
- 6 ciabatta buns
- 1 1/2 cup coleslaw mix
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts, barbecue sauce and pineapple chunks in the instant pot.
- Place lid on top and set the valve on the lid to the sealing position.
- Click your manual button and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
- After the cooking time, then do a quick release by moving the valve on the lid to the venting position to release all the pressure from the instant pot.
- Shred the chicken the instant pot into large pieces and stir the chicken back into the mixture.
- Serve the chicken on the bun topped with the coleslaw mix and enjoy!
Notes
- These sandwiches can also be served over rice for a different presentation and meal option.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 524kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1432mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 917mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 318IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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