Bluegrass Special Recipe
A boneless marinated hickory-grilled BBQ chicken breast topped with bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, pickles, sliced tomatoes, lettuce and mayonnaise. Served on your choice of a fresh brioche bun or toasted wheatberry bread.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken and Toppings
Method
For the Chicken Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix the BBQ sauce with the boneless chicken breasts. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 2
Prepare the Grill
Soak hickory wood chips in water for 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to medium heat and add the soaked wood chips to create smoke.
- 3
Grill the Chicken
Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 4
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
On each bun or slice of toasted bread, layer the grilled chicken, bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, pickles, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, and mayonnaise.
- 6
Serve
Serve the Bluegrass Special sandwiches with your choice of side.
