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The Bbc-bbq Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Bayou Joes Marina & Grill
Time40m
Serves2

With white cheese, bacon, and a BBQ drizzle

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Ingredients

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Chicken & Marinade

Bacon & Cheese

Bread & Toppings

BBQ Drizzle & Finishing Sauce

Method

Chicken & Marinade

  1. 1

    Pound and flatten

    Pat the chicken breasts dry. If breasts are thick, place each between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch so they cook evenly.

  2. 2

    Make the marinade

    In a bowl combine 2 tbs olive oil, 1 tbs apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Whisk until blended.

  3. 3

    Marinate

    Brush or pour the marinade over both chicken breasts so they are evenly coated. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 hours. Remove from fridge 20 minutes before grilling.

  4. 4

    Grill the chicken

    Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high (about 400°F / 200°C). Oil the grates or pan lightly. Grill chicken 4–6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and grill marks form. Transfer to a plate and let rest 5 minutes, then slice or leave whole to place on the bun.

Bacon & Cheese

  1. 5

    Cook the bacon

    While the chicken rests, cook 6 slices of thick-cut bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8–12 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

  2. 6

    Melt the cheese

    When the chicken is about 1 minute from done, top each breast with 2 slices of white cheddar so the cheese melts from residual heat. If needed, tent with foil for 1–2 minutes to help cheese melt fully.

BBQ Drizzle & Finishing Sauce

  1. 7

    Prepare the BBQ drizzle

    In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, 3 tbs mayonnaise, 1 tbs honey, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, optional 1/2 tsp hot sauce, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Whisk until smooth — this is your BBQ drizzle/finishing sauce. Taste and adjust for sweetness or tang.

  2. 8

    Warm the sauce (optional)

    If you prefer a thinner drizzle, warm the sauce gently in a small saucepan over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring, then remove from heat and keep warm.

Bread & Assembly

  1. 9

    Toast the buns

    Butter the cut sides of the buns with the 2 tbs softened butter. Toast buttered sides on the grill or in a skillet over medium heat until golden, about 1–2 minutes.

  2. 10

    Prep produce

    Slice the tomato into 1/4-inch rounds. Thinly slice 1/4 of the red onion. Remove two crisp lettuce leaves and pat dry.

  3. 11

    Assemble the sandwich

    Spread a thin layer of the BBQ finishing sauce on the bottom bun. Place a lettuce leaf, then the cheese-topped grilled chicken breast. Break 3 bacon slices in half and layer over the chicken. Add tomato slices, red onion, and 3 pickle slices. Drizzle 1–2 tbs additional finishing sauce (or plain BBQ sauce) over the toppings. Cap with the top bun.

  4. 12

    Serve

    Slice the sandwich in half if desired. Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

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