Grilled Jerk Chicken Sandwiches

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

5 from 3 votes

Grilled Jerk Chicken Sandwiches

These Grilled Jerk Chicken Sandwiches are spicy, fresh, and bursting with flavor. Topped with a quick coleslaw and sweet pineapple, this easy jerk chicken recipe uses a pre-made Jamaican-style seasoning for a quick, fiery, and crowd-pleasing sandwich.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Marinating Time30

Course: Food + Drink, Main Course, Sandwiches

Cuisine: Caribbean, Comfort

Keyword: BBQ, bbq recipes, Quick Dinner, Spicy, summer recipes

Servings: Sandwiches

Calories: 1093kcal

Author: Philip Lago and Mystique Mattai

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

Allow chicken to marinate for 30 minutes or longer, if time allows. The more it marinates the more flavor it will build.
Oven Roasted Jerk Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F, and bake the chicken thighs on a baking sheet for 30 minutes, or until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Smoked Jerk Chicken: Heat smoker to 400°F, smoke the chicken for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.

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