Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Sandwiches

Health score
14%
Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Sandwiches
30 min.
4
508kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a delightful twist on a classic sandwich? Our Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Sandwiches are the perfect blend of savory and sweet, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Imagine biting into a juicy, tender chicken breast, perfectly seasoned and topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese, all nestled between a soft kaiser roll. The addition of grilled pineapple slices adds a tropical flair that will transport your taste buds to a sunny beach getaway.

This recipe is not only delicious but also quick and easy to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. With a caloric count of 508 kcal per serving, it’s a satisfying option that won’t derail your healthy eating goals. The combination of honey and taco sauce creates a unique marinade that infuses the chicken with flavor, while the creamy mayonnaise mixture adds a rich, tangy touch to each bite.

Perfect for a family dinner or a casual lunch with friends, these sandwiches are sure to impress. Serve them with a side of fresh salad or crispy chips for a complete meal. So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy a deliciously satisfying sandwich that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any time of day!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons honey 
  • tablespoons sauce 
  •  romaine leaves 
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise 
  • oz monterrey jack cheese 
  •  pineapple rings (from 8-oz. can)
  • 0.5 teaspoon lawry's seasoned salt 
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  •  portugese rolls split

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, combine taco sauce and honey; mix well. To make mayonnaise mixture for rolls, in another small bowl, combine mayonnaise and 2 teaspoons of the taco sauce mixture; blend well. Refrigerate until serving time.
  2. Sprinkle chicken breast halves with seasoned salt.
  3. Brush chicken with about 1 tablespoon taco sauce mixture.
  4. When grill is heated, place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear, turning once or twice and brushing occasionally with taco sauce mixture. Discard any remaining taco sauce mixture.
  5. Top each chicken breast half with cheese slice to melt.
  6. Place pineapple slices on grill; cook 2 minutes. To toast rolls, place cut side down on grill during last 30 seconds of cooking time.
  7. Spread mayonnaise mixture on bottom halves of rolls. Top each with lettuce, cheese-topped chicken, pineapple slice and top half of roll.

Nutrition Facts

Calories508kcal
Protein26.71%
Fat35.7%
Carbs37.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.57
Glycemic Load
24.53
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
19.883043817852%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:507.72kcal
25.39%
Fat:19.96g
30.72%
Saturated Fat:4.99g
31.19%
Carbohydrates:47.29g
15.76%
Net Carbohydrates:45.24g
16.45%
Sugar:17.46g
19.4%
Cholesterol:90.82mg
30.27%
Sodium:985.66mg
42.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:33.6g
67.2%
Iron:11.59mg
64.4%
Vitamin B3:12.06mg
60.31%
Selenium:38.94µg
55.63%
Vitamin B6:0.93mg
46.31%
Vitamin A:1957.46IU
39.15%
Phosphorus:314.27mg
31.43%
Vitamin K:23.8µg
22.67%
Vitamin B5:1.67mg
16.66%
Potassium:551.5mg
15.76%
Calcium:137.05mg
13.71%
Vitamin C:11.05mg
13.4%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.25%
Magnesium:45.09mg
11.27%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.53%
Fiber:2.05g
8.21%
Zinc:1.22mg
8.1%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6.01%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.29%
Copper:0.1mg
5.01%
Folate:19.81µg
4.95%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.75%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%