Grilled Hawaiian Chicken and Pineapple Sandwiches
Grilled Hawaiian chicken sandwiches are a tasty lunch. The chicken is marinated before being grilled and served in onion buns with pineapple and cheese.
The sandwiches are made with chicken, pineapple, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Thousand Island dressing.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 3, 2026Share
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Grilled Hawaiian chicken sandwiches are a tasty lunch. The chicken is marinated before being grilled and served in onion buns with pineapple and cheese.
The sandwiches are made with chicken, pineapple, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Thousand Island dressing.
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Ingredients 9
1 cup Hawaiian style marinade
6 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
cooking spray
6 pineapple rings
6 onion rolls, split
6 slices provolone cheese
6 leaves romaine lettuce
6 slices tomato
6 tablespoons Thousand Island salad dressing
Instructions
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Put marinade in a large bag. Add chicken breasts and coat with marinade. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Leave in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
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Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grate with cooking spray.
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Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Throw away the remaining marinade.
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Grill chicken until it's not pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes, turning halfway through. The internal temperature should be at least 165 degrees F.
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When you turn the chicken, put pineapple slices on the grill. Cook for about 2 minutes per side. You can also toast the rolls on the grill.
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Put a grilled pineapple slice on each chicken breast, then top with provolone cheese. Close the grill lid and cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.
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Put chicken breasts, pineapple rings, and cheese on the bottom rolls. Top with lettuce and tomato. Spread Thousand Island dressing on the top rolls and put them on the sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 554 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 19g
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Saturated Fat 8g
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Cholesterol 92mg
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Sodium 1400mg
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Total Carbohydrate 53g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 38g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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