Chicken B.l.t Recipe
Fried or grilled chicken topped with bacon, lettuce, and tomato served on a bun.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Bacon
Vegetables
Buns
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat them evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat and let rest.
Cook the Bacon
- 3
Fry the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, add the bacon strips. Cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Sandwich
- 4
Prepare the Vegetables
While the chicken and bacon are cooking, wash the lettuce leaves and slice the tomato into thick slices.
- 5
Build the Sandwich
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each burger bun. Layer with lettuce, followed by the cooked chicken breast, crispy bacon, and slices of tomato. Top with the other half of the bun.