Pineapple Grilled Chicken Sandwich
This juicy grilled chicken sandwich with pineapple is the perfect balance of savory and sweet—ideal for summer grilling.
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 pineapple rings
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4 sandwich buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Mayonnaise or sauce of choice (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or container and pour the marinade over them. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 5-6 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- During the last few minutes of grilling, place pineapple rings on the grill and cook until lightly charred.
- Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and let it melt slightly on the grill.
- Toast sandwich buns on the grill if desired.
- Assemble sandwiches by placing lettuce on the bun bottom, followed by grilled chicken with melted cheese, grilled pineapple, and any sauce of choice. Top with the bun and serve.