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    Our Everyday BBQ Jerk Chicken Sandwich

    Published: Apr 30, 2021 · Modified: Jul 10, 2021 by Philip + Mystique · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Spicy jerk, juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and creamy coleslaw all piled high on a sesame seed bun. They say you are what you eat and when it comes to our Jerk Chicken Sandwich, we're perfectly ok with that!

    Jerk Chicken Sandwich with grilled pineapple and coleslaw on a sesame seed bun

    Is there any better food pairing than spicy jerk chicken and a creamy coleslaw? It's the perfect symmetry of heat, cool, crunch, sauce, and deliciousness, and add in a slice of grilled pineapple, well our Jerk Chicken Sandwich may just be our favourite thing between two toasted buns.

    While we're all for taking the time to make your own jerk seasoning – like in our BBQ Jerk-Inspired Chicken Bowl or our Skewers in our cookbook, Eat With Us – when we're short on time and looking for quick and easy flavour, a pre-made marinade is a perfect substitute. Made with simple and recognizable ingredients like scotch bonnets, green onions, vinegar, spices, and sugar, we love the flavour found in Grace Food's Jamaican Jerk Seasoning.

    Skewered Jerk Chicken Sandwich cut in half on a bed of lettuce

    Of course, the longer the marinating time the better the chicken, but if you only have 30 minutes, you will still achieve an amazing sandwich, especially if you're like us and are a bit heavy-handed with the seasoning. Once your chicken is done marinating, toss it on the grill with pineapple, make our quick coleslaw, toast your buns and layer your sandwich. This is our favourite everyday summer bbq recipe and once you try it once, it will be yours too!

    How to Make Our Everyday Jerk Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Coleslaw and Grilled Pineapple

    Ingredients You'll Need

    • Boneless Chicken Thighs (Skin on or off)
    • Jerk Chicken Marinade
    • Mayonaise
    • Cider Vinegar
    • Honey
    • Dijon Mustard
    • Celery Seed
    • Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper
    • Green Cabbage
    • Carrots
    • Pineapple
    • Buns

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    Marinate the Chicken

    Get your chicken in a bowl and spoon in the jerk marinade, then mix it until the chicken is coated. I use my hands to ensure that every nook and cranny of the chicken is coated, but be careful as the peppers in the chicken can burn you if you're sensitive to heat.

    Time is your friend here. If possible allow the chicken to marinate for 4 hours or more to get that seasoning flavour through the whole chicken, but if your crunched for time, then just even 30 minutes will give you good flavour.

    Bowl of raw chicken in Grace Spicy Jerk Chicken Seasoning

    We used Grace Hot Jerk Seasoning for this recipe, but if you prefer homemade you can use the jerk marinade recipe from our BBQ Jerk Chicken Bowl.

    How to Make Our Simple & Quick Creamy Coleslaw

    This is our go-to every occasion creamy coleslaw. It combines a classic mayo dressing, but swapping white vinegar for cider vinegar, white sugar for honey, and adding Dijon and celery seed, which is my favourite part of this dressing.

    Clear bowl with mayonnaise, honey, cider vinegar, dijon, celery seed

    In a large bowl, combine ½ cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoon cider vinegar, 2 tablespoon honey, 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon celery seed, salt and pepper. Add half a head of shredded cabbage and 1 cup shredded carrots. Give it a mix and place in the fridge until serving.

    Clear bowl of creamy coleslaw

    How to Grill Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Slices

    This is how we like to BBQ our chicken: Preheat your grill on high heat for at least 10 minutes. Oil your grates if necessary and lay down the pineapple and chicken (skin-side down if applicable). Turn the heat down to medium grill the food for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, halfway through. Add the buns for the last minute or two, then transfer everything to a plate so the chicken can rest.

    jerk marinated chicken and pineapple slices on a bbq

    How We Assemble Our Jerk Chicken Sandwich

    Ensure your chicken has rested for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. I then cut them half, separating the thinner meat from the thicker. I find this best for assembly.

    Open face bbq jerk chicken with coleslaw

    Start by slathering the bottom bun with mayonnaise. Then layer with a slice of grilled pineapple. Next comes the chicken, 2 to 3 pieces of the thigh will give you a meal-sized sandwich. Top that with a handful of the coleslaw. Finally, slather the top bun with mayo and lay it on top of the coleslaw.

    Closeup of bbq jerk chicken with grilled pineapple and simple coleslaw on a sesame seed bun

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    BBQ Jerk Chicken Sandwich on a sesame seed bun with grilled pineapple and coleslaw

    BBQ Jerk Chicken Sandwich

    Philip Lago & Mystique Mattai
    Spicy jerk, juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and creamy coleslaw all piled high on a sesame seed bun. They say you are what you eat and when it comes to our Jerk Chicken Sandwich, we’re perfectly ok with that!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Marinating Time 30 mins
    Course Food + Drink, Main Course, Sandwiches
    Cuisine Caribbean, Comfort
    Servings 4 Sandwiches
    Calories 1093

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless (skin off or on)
    • 3 tablespoon jerk chicken marinade
    • 4 slices pineapple
    • 4 buns
    • ¾ cup mayonnaise
    • 3 tablespoon cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon honey
    • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon celery seed
    • sea salt and fresh ground pepper
    • ½ head cabbage shredded
    • 1 cup shredded carrots

    Instructions
     

    • Place chicken in a bowl and spoon in the jerk marinade, then mix it until the chicken is coated and place in the fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
    • In a large bowl, combine ½ cup mayonnaise, cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, celery seed and season with salt and pepper. Add shredded cabbage and carrots. Mix well and place in the fridge until serving.
    • Preheat bbq grill on high heat for at least 10 minutes. Oil your grates if necessary and lay down the pineapple and chicken (skin-side down if applicable). Turn the heat down to medium grill the food for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, halfway through. Add the buns for the last minute or two, then transfer everything to a plate so the chicken can rest.
    • Spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun. Layer with a slice of grilled pineapple, then the chicken. Top that with a handful of the coleslaw. Finally, slather the top bun with mayo and lay it on top of the coleslaw.

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    Notes

    • If possible allow the chicken to marinate for 4 hours or more to get that seasoning flavor through the whole chicken, but if you're crunched for time, then just even 30 minutes will give you a good flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1093kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 46gFat: 73gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 27gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 915mgPotassium: 998mgFiber: 8gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 7491IUVitamin C: 84mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 14mg
    Keyword BBQ, bbq recipes, Quick Dinner, Spicy, summer recipes
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    Comments

    1. Charles says

      August 07, 2021 at 12:21 pm

      The pineapple on this sandwich is perfection. Cuts the heat from the jerk and adds just the right amount of sweetness. This is my new favourite summer sandwich!5 stars

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      • Philip + Mystique says

        August 12, 2021 at 2:11 pm

        Thanks Charles. We couldn't agree more. So glad you enjoyed the recipe!

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