Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Course: Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken sandwich recipe, spicy chicken sandwich

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 1

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 745kcal

Author: Chef Jessica Anne

This is the best Spicy Chicken Sandwich you will ever taste! Piled high with bacon, cool avocado, spicy chipotle aioli, pepper jack cheese and crisp lettuce.

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Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade:

Sandwich:

1 avocado , pitted and sliced
8 slices bacon , cooked and cut in half
8 leaves Bibb lettuce
4 thick slices beefsteak tomato
4 sandwich rolls
8 tablespoons chipotle aioli

Instructions

Make the Chicken:

Tenderize the 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts using the flat side of a meat mallet to make a uniform thickness. Cut them in half to make 4 equal size pieces.
Place the chicken in an airtight plastic bag or in a shallow marinating dish with the 1/2 cup Italian dressing, 2 tablespoons lemon juice , 2 tablespoons hot sauce , 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt , and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper marinating for a minimum of 1 hour, but up to overnight.
Heat the grill to medium-high heat, about 350°F. Spray or oil the grates to reduce sticking. Alternately, use a grill pan on the stove.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding any excess marinade. Cook the chicken on each side for 7-8 minutes. Close the lid in between turning to ensure even cooking. Check to make sure chicken registers at 165°F.
Remove and allow the chicken and top with 2 slices of cheese each. Allow to rest for 5 minutes while you assemble the sandwiches.

Assemble the Sandwich:

Spread 1 tablespoon of the chipotle aioli sauce on each side of all of the sandwich rolls. On each roll place 2 leaves of lettuce, slice of tomato, cheese-topped chicken, 2 slices of bacon, and three slices of avocado. Top with the other half of the roll.
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Notes

Chicken sizes should be about the size to fit a large bun. Depending on the the size, this might mean two large butterflied or 4 small pieces. Use your best judgement.

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