Description
These Baked Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches are a delicious blend of tangy barbecue sauce, sweet pineapple, and melted cheddar cheese on soft dinner rolls. Perfect for a quick family meal or a casual party, they combine the savory flavors of shredded chicken with tropical sweetness, baked to perfection for a warm, comforting sandwich.
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
- 1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce
- 1 cup chopped pineapple
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Sandwich Base
- 12 dinner rolls or Hawaiian sweet rolls
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the sandwiches.
- Prepare Chicken: Place the cooked and shredded chicken breast into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Ingredients: Add barbecue sauce and chopped pineapple to the shredded chicken, stirring well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Slice Rolls: Cut the dinner or Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally to prepare them for filling.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the chicken mixture generously on the bottom halves of the rolls.
- Add Toppings: Top each with thinly sliced red onion and a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Close Sandwiches: Place the top halves of the rolls back on, closing each sandwich.
- Bake Covered: Cover the assembled sandwiches with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the sandwiches are heated through.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly cooked chicken breast shredded by hand or with forks.
- Hawaiian sweet rolls add a nice sweetness complementing the pineapple and barbecue flavors but regular dinner rolls work well too.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or sliced jalapeños before baking.
- The leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- To make a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cheddar cheese and light barbecue sauce.
