Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLeone'sGrilled Chicken Recipe

Grilled Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Leone's
Time1h
Serves4

With apple-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, dijonnaise

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Toppings

Method

Marinating the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika to create a marinade.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.

Cooking the Chicken

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Grill the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  3. 5

    Rest the Chicken

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Preparing the Toppings

  1. 6

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the apple-smoked bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and dry the romaine lettuce leaves. Slice the tomato into medium-sized rounds.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 8

    Layer the Ingredients

    On a serving plate, place a slice of grilled chicken, top it with 2 slices of bacon, a few leaves of romaine lettuce, a slice of tomato, and a generous spread of dijonnaise.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve immediately while warm, optionally with a side of fries or a salad.

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