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Maui Wowie Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Maui Wowie Chicken Sandwich Recipe

The Maui Wowie Chicken Sandwich Recipe is the perfect way to bring a tropical breeze to your kitchen. It combines juicy grilled chicken with sweet pineapple and a very tangy teriyaki glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Hawaiian-Fusion
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 thick slices of fresh pineapple
  • 4 large brioche buns
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha optional for heat
  • 4 slices of Swiss cheese
  • 1 red onion sliced into rings
  • 4 leaves of butter lettuce
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken

  • Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl and pour half of the teriyaki sauce over them. Let the meat sit for ten minutes so the sweet and salty flavors can soak in very deeply.
  • For an even deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the fridge — this same low-effort, high-reward approach to chicken is what makes boldly seasoned dishes like this chicken Marbella so incredibly delicious without much hands-on time.

Preheat the Grill

  • Set your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent the chicken from sticking. A hot grill ensures you get those beautiful char marks and a very smoky flavor today.

Grill the Chicken

  • Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for six to seven minutes on each side. Brush extra teriyaki sauce onto the meat frequently to build a thick and very sticky glaze.

Grill the Pineapple

  • Add the fresh pineapple slices to the grill during the last five minutes of the chicken cooking. Grill until they are soft and have dark brown marks to release their natural and sweet sugars.

Melt the Cheese

  • Place a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each chicken breast while they are still on the grill. Close the lid for one minute until the cheese is bubbly and very melty.

Toast the Buns

  • Brush the insides of the brioche buns with melted butter and place them face down on the grill. Toast for about thirty seconds until they are golden-brown and feel very warm and soft.

Make the Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sriracha to create a creamy and spicy sandwich spread. This sauce adds a nice kick that balances the sweet pineapple and the savory grilled chicken.
  • If you enjoy building your own homemade condiments, this lemon vinaigrette from Ina Garten is another quick and bright sauce that doubles beautifully as a drizzle over any grilled meat or sandwich platter.

Prep the Veggies

  • Slice the red onion into thin rings and wash the butter lettuce leaves in cold, crisp water. Having fresh vegetables ready makes assembling your Maui Wowie Chicken Sandwich Recipe much faster and very easy.

Assemble the Sandwich

  • Spread a thick layer of the spicy mayo on the bottom bun and add a leaf of lettuce. Place the cheesy chicken, a grilled pineapple slice, and red onion rings on top.

Serve and Enjoy

  • Close the sandwich with the top bun and press down gently to hold all the layers together. Serve it immediately while the chicken is still hot and the pineapple is very juicy and sweet.

Notes

  • Use canned pineapple rings in juice if you cannot find fresh pineapple at your local store.
  • Swap the Swiss cheese for pepper jack if you want a more spicy and bold flavor.
  • Add a few slices of crispy bacon to make the sandwich even more savory and filling.
  • If you do not have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a heavy skillet. The same stovetop technique works brilliantly in Gordon Ramsay's pork tenderloin recipe, which uses a hot pan sear to build the same kind of deeply caramelized crust you get on a grill.
  • Marinate the chicken overnight in the fridge for a much deeper and more intense teriyaki taste.
  • Use honey mustard instead of sriracha mayo for a kid-friendly version that is very sweet.
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