Bbq Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Chicken breast, cheddar, fried onions, lettuce, tomato, bacon, smokey ranch and Bonfyre BBQ sauce
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Ingredients
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For the chicken
For the smokey ranch
For assembly and toppings
Method
For the chicken
- 1
Pound and season
If chicken breasts are thick, butterfly or gently pound to even thickness (about 3/4 inch). Pat dry. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
- 2
Sear and finish
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. When hot, add chicken breasts and sear 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Reduce heat to medium-low, brush each breast with half of the 1/2 cup Bonfyre BBQ sauce, cover loosely and cook another 4-6 minutes, flipping once, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from pan and let rest 5 minutes. Reserve pan juices.
- 3
For the smokey ranch
- 4
Whisk together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 tsp dried chives, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Taste and adjust consistency with an extra teaspoon of buttermilk if needed. Refrigerate until assembly to allow flavors to meld.
For assembly and toppings
- 5
Prepare bacon, tomato and buns
Cook bacon until crisp (pan-fry, oven-bake or microwave), drain on paper towels and keep warm. Lightly season tomato slices with 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Butter the cut sides of the buns with 1 tablespoon softened butter.
- 6
Toast buns
Toast buttered buns in the same skillet used for chicken over medium heat 1-2 minutes until golden and slightly crisp. Remove and set aside.
- 7
- 8
Assemble sandwiches
Spread about 1 tablespoon smokey ranch on the bottom half of each toasted bun and 1 tablespoon extra Bonfyre BBQ sauce on the top half. Place a lettuce leaf on the ranch, then the BBQ-glazed cheddar-topped chicken breast. Add 2 bacon strips per sandwich, 1/4 cup fried onion strings, and 2-3 tomato slices per sandwich. Cap with the top bun and press gently.
- 9
Serve
Cut sandwiches in half if desired and serve immediately while warm. Provide extra BBQ sauce and smokey ranch on the side for dipping.