Grilled Chicken and Pineapple on Flatbread

We put grilled chicken and pineapple on our homemade flatbread for a sandwich that’s both delicious and very adaptable. It also works well with rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey, mangos, or peaches. Add some sliced red onions, chopped cilantro, and a little of our lime dressing for a satisfying lunch or a quick dinner.

You will need about 24 ounces of boneless, skinless chicken breast halves for 6 flatbread sandwiches. I would suggest leaving the core of the pineapple slices intact, so it will hold together on the grill.

Tips

The flatbreads can be made earlier in the day and then warmed in the oven when you’re ready to assemble the sandwich. They can also be made in advance and kept in the freezer.

Simply leave them on the countertop to thaw or place 2 at a time in the microwave for 6 to 8 seconds. Finish warming them through in a 350-degree oven for 1 to 2 minutes.

Grilled Chicken and Pineapple on Flatbread

Servings: Makes 6 sandwiches
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Ingredients

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Grilled or rotisserie chicken
Grilled or fresh pineapple (you can also use canned pineapple)
Sliced red onion
Chopped cilantro
Lime dressing (recipe below)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Warm the flatbreads in a 350-degree oven for 1 to 2 minutes.

Place 1 flatbread on each plate and top half of the flatbread with chicken, pineapple, red onion, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Drizzle with lime dressing, fold in half, and serve.

Grilled Chicken and Pineapple (makes 6 sandwiches)

24 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
6 slices fresh pineapple

Cilantro Lime Marinade

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt

Directions

Place the chicken in a resealable 1-gallon plastic bag and set the bag in a bowl. Combine the marinade ingredients and pour over the chicken. Reseal the bag and refrigerate 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Turn the bag occasionally.

Grill on direct-medium heat for 8 to 12 minutes with the lid closed, until fully cooked with an internal temperature reading of 165 degrees. Turn once or twice. The size of the chicken breast will determine how long it’s on the grill. Let rest 3 to 5 minutes. Slice the chicken and set aside.

Grill the pineapple slices over medium heat until lightly charred, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the core and cut into chunks. Set aside.