Description
A bold and flavorful jerk chicken sandwich featuring spicy grilled chicken, sweet grilled pineapple, and creamy coleslaw, all nestled in a toasted sesame bun. A perfect fusion of heat, crunch, and tropical flair.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 pineapple rings
- 1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup mayo
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 sesame sandwich buns
- Butter for toasting (optional)
Instructions
- Rub chicken thighs with jerk seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill chicken over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked and nicely charred. Set aside to rest.
- Grill pineapple rings for 1–2 minutes per side, optionally sprinkled with brown sugar for extra caramelization.
- For the slaw, mix cabbage, carrots, mayo, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Chill until ready to use.
- Lightly butter and toast sandwich buns if desired.
- Assemble each sandwich: place grilled pineapple on bottom bun, add jerk chicken, and top with a generous spoonful of coleslaw. Cap with the top bun.
- Serve warm with fries or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust jerk seasoning to suit spice tolerance.
- Coleslaw can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Toasting the buns adds extra flavor and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
