Jul 14 2026
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Grilled Chicken Poor Boy Recipe

Inspired by Flying Fish
Time1h
Serves1

6oz marinated & grilled chicken breast on a toasted baguette. Dressed with tartar and cocktail sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with fries and 2 hushpuppies.

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Ingredients

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Grilled Chicken

Sandwich Assembly

Sides

Method

Grilled Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Add the chicken breast and coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breast for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 3

    Prepare the Baguette

    Slice the baguette in half lengthwise and lightly toast it on the grill or in the oven until golden brown.

  2. 4

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Spread tartar sauce on one side of the baguette and cocktail sauce on the other side. Layer with lettuce, sliced grilled chicken, tomato slices, and thinly sliced onion. Close the sandwich and cut in half.

Sides Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Fries

    Fry or bake the french fries according to package instructions until crispy and golden brown.

  2. 6

    Prepare Hushpuppies

    Cook the hushpuppies according to package instructions or your favorite recipe.

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