Big Kahuna Chicken Teriyaki Sandwiches
These Big Kahuna Chicken Teriyaki Sandwiches are a tropical-inspired twist on grilled chicken, layered with thin-sliced ham, grilled pineapple, and melty Pepper Jack cheese. The chicken is marinated in a sweet teriyaki and brown sugar blend, then grilled alongside the pineapple for a smoky-sweet finish. Served on soft buns, they’re a bold, flavor-packed option perfect for summer cookouts or island-themed dinners.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 834kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Lawry's Teriyaki sauce
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 4 chicken breasts flattened to 1/4 inch thickness
- 8 deli ham thin slices
- 1 can pineapple slices drained
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 4 large hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce with the brown sugar. Pour half on the sauce into a gallon sized ziploc bag.
- Add the chicken to the bag and zip closed. Toss chicken around in the bag to coat well with the sauce. Place in the fridge and marinate for 4-5 hours.
- With the remaining sauce, divide between 2 bowls and place in the fridge until grilling time.
- After chicken has marinated, preheat grill to medium.
- Grill chicken until fully cooked using one of the bowls of reserved sauce to brush with while cooking. Then grill the pineapple slice and brushing with the other bowl of sauce. This only takes like a minute or so per side.
- Assemble sandwiches by splitting bun open, the place a slice of cheese, 2 slices of ham, a couple pineapple slices and a chicken breast on the bottom half of the bun. Place on bun top and serve. Serves 4.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 834kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 1288mg | Potassium: 1297mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 4mg