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 mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Hawaiian-Fusion
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal
- 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
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.
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.
- 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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