Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    326 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches are made by seasoning chicken breasts with a sweet honey-flavored dry rub, grilling or pan-cooking them, then basting with a pineapple juice glaze. Served with grilled pineapple slices, red onion, lettuce, and burger buns, they layer smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors with fresh crunch, ideal for a hearty sandwich meal.

Description

This recipe features large filleted chicken breasts rubbed generously with a sweet honey-flavored BBQ dry rub before grilling or skillet cooking until fully cooked. A glaze made by combining remaining dry rub with pineapple juice thickens into a sticky sauce, which is brushed over the cooked chicken to intensify flavor. The grilled pineapple rounds add a caramelized sweetness and moisture, balanced by sharp red onion slices and fresh lettuce.

The sandwiches are assembled with layers of lettuce on buns, followed by chicken, pineapple, onion, and more lettuce to build a fresh-textured sandwich that contrasts with the tender and flavorful chicken. They are served hot, making an inviting and filling option for casual meals.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 large chicken breast filleted
  • 1 packet BBQ sauce KC Masterpiece brand, sweet honey flavor
  • 1 packet dry rub KC Masterpiece brand, sweet honey flavor
  • 2/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 4 lices pineapple grilled
  • 4 lices red onion
  • 4 large pieces lettuce
  • 4 burger buns

Instructions

  1. Rub 2 tablespoons of the dry rub onto both sides of the filleted chicken breasts. Grill or cook in a greased skillet until cooked throughout (or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees).
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining dry rub and the pineapple juice, mix until a thick sauce forms. Brush generously over the cooked chicken.
  3. To assemble the sandwiches, place half of the lettuce on the bottom half of the bun, then add the chicken, followed by the pineapple, red onion, remaining lettuce and the top of the bun. Enjoy hot.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4g Calories 326kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 354mg (15%) Potassium 718mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 378IU (8%) Vitamin C 49mg (54%) Calcium 112mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 326 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4g
Calories 326kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 354mg 15%
Potassium 718mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 378IU 8%
Vitamin C 49mg 54%
Calcium 112mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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