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Teriyaki chicken sandwich recipe

I love making these teriyaki chicken sandwiches when I want something quick but still feel like I’m cooking something fun.

I marinate chicken breasts in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce — overnight when I’m on top of things, a couple hours when I’m not — and grill them until they’re juicy and caramelized. I always throw pineapple rings on the grill too, because they pick up that smoky char and add the perfect bright, tropical bite.

Pile everything onto a bun with Swiss cheese and a smear of mayo, add your favorite toppings, and it’s instantly summer on a plate.

Why I keep coming back to this sandwich:

  • It’s easy but feels special.
  • The grilled pineapple + teriyaki combo is ridiculously good.
  • You can load it up with any toppings you love.
  • It works for weeknights, cookouts, or whenever you want something satisfying without a lot of work.

 

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Teriyaki chicken sandwich recipe

An easy grilled chicken sandwich with tons of flavor.

  • Author: Bobby
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Marinating Time: 6 hours
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours, 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (if they are too thick cut them in half)
  • 12 cups teriyaki sauce
  • 4 slices of Swiss cheese
  • 1 can of pineapple rings
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Onions

Instructions

  1. Pound and marinate the chicken. Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of wax paper and pound to an even thickness. Marinate in the teriyaki sauce for 4 to 6 hours or overnight in a covered bowl or zip lock bag.
  2. Grill the pineapple. Heat your grill to medium-high. Place pineapple rings on the grill and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Grill the chicken and assemble. Grill chicken breasts 5 minutes on the first side, turn over and add pineapple rings and Swiss cheese slices and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove from grill and place on a bun. Spread mayonnaise under the top half of the bun and add any additional toppings as desired.

 

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 449
  • Sugar: 20.9 g
  • Sodium: 1594.8 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Carbohydrates: 49.1 g
  • Protein: 19.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 50.2 mg

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