Habanero Chicken Sandwich Recipe
grilled chicken breast with a habanero glaze, pineapple, bacon, swiss cheese, red onion, served on ozark natural bun
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Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
Toppings
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a blender, combine the habanero peppers (seeded for less heat if desired), honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Place the chicken breasts in a bowl or resealable plastic bag. Pour the habanero marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
- 4
Add Toppings
During the last few minutes of grilling, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast to melt. Also, grill the pineapple slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 5
- 6
Build the Sandwich
On each Ozark natural bun, layer the grilled chicken with melted Swiss cheese, a slice of grilled pineapple, crispy bacon, and red onion rings. Top with the other half of the bun.