GRILLED PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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I love this recipe and have used it for years. The prep time is quick but the results are fantastic. Even my fussy daughter like them.

Provided by Debby H

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple rings, in own juice, drained, reserving juice
2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
4 kaiser rolls
8 spinach leaves, fresh
1 (8 ounce) bottle mustard, sweet & tangy

Steps:

  • MARINADE.In shallow dish or gallon zip-lock bag, combine brown sugar, ginger, soy sauce and reserved pineapple juice: mix well.
  • Place 1 chicken breast half, boned side up between to pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper.
  • Working from center, gently pound chicken with rolling pin or flat side of meat mallet until about 1/45 inch thick.
  • Repeat with remaining chicken breast.
  • Place chicken breasts in marinade, turning to coat all sides.
  • Cover, refrigerate 45 minutes.
  • Drain chicken, reserving marinade.
  • Grill chicken breast on medium, 8 - 10 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear. Turning once and brusing with marinage.
  • Place pineapple rings on grill when turning chicken, cook until thoroughly heated, turning once and brushing with marinade.
  • Cut rolls. On bottom half of each roll. layer spinach leaves, chicken breast half, pineapple ring and top with spinach leaves.
  • Serve with Mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.4, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 1291, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 11.4, Protein 36.5

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