# Charbroiled Pineapple Sandwiches The New Hawaiian Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich Features Pineapple By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-07-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-charbroiled-chicken References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2017/07/25/carls-jr-hardees-add-new-hawaiian-charbroiled-chicken-sandwich/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Hardees/photos/a.10150655293324455.413406.31769674454/10155706543179455/?type=3&theater) In an effort to add a summery twist to its menu, [Carl’s Jr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kings-hawaiian-breakfast-sandwich). And [Hardee’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blt-handbreaded-chicken-sandwich) recently debuted a tasty new chicken burger called the Hawaiian Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich. Featuring a juicy slice of pineapple and savory Teriyaki sauce, the new dish is perfect for the summer season. The new Hawaiian Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich is an exclusive dish that originally appeared on Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s menus back in 2010 as the Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich. The new version of the sandwich is virtually the same, except that the chain's both now use 100 percent antibiotic-free chicken breast fillets to make the dish. The charbroiled chicken breast is then topped with a charbroiled pineapple slice, red onion, lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese, mayo and Teriyaki sauce, for a dish that is both sweet and savory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Summery Twist:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique menu items that combine seasonal flavors to attract customers during specific seasons. - **Antibiotic-free Chicken:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of antibiotic-free chicken to meet the growing demand for healthier and ethically-sourced food options. - **Charbroiled Pineapple:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with incorporating charbroiled pineapple slices as a flavor enhancer in various dishes to add a unique twist. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce healthier and more sustainable menu options to cater to the changing dietary preferences of consumers. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative flavor combinations and ingredients to create novel food and beverage products that stand out in the market. - **Restaurant:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the use of quality ingredients and creative flavor profiles to differentiate from competitors and attract a wider customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pineapple-Topped Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloha-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Hawaiian Bun Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kings-hawaiian-breakfast-sandwich.md) - [Reinstated Popular Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teriyaki-flavored-sandwiches.md) - [Pineapple-Topped Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-express-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Spicy Hawaiian Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-spicy-chicken.md) - [Hawaiian-Style Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honolulu-hot-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Collaborative Hawaiian QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kings-hawaiian-sweet-heat-sandwiches.md) - [Hawaiian-Style Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-grilled-chicken-burger.md) - [Carolinian-Style BBQ Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-bbq-original-chicken-sandwich.md)