Description
Juicy grilled chicken sandwiches layered with crispy turkey bacon, fresh vegetables, and creamy homemade sauces. A flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic herb seasoning
- 4 thin sliced chicken breasts
- 8 strips of turkey bacon
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced thin
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 cups spring mix lettuce
- 4 brioche buns
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 teaspoons canned adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and garlic herb seasoning. Add chicken and coat well. Let marinate for 5–10 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
- Grill chicken for 3–5 minutes per side until fully cooked. Add cheese slices on top and close lid to melt.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon in hot oil for 2–3 minutes per side until crispy. Transfer to paper towels.
- Lightly butter brioche buns and toast on the grill until golden.
- In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and coarse grain mustard to make a mustard aioli.
- In a blender, combine remaining mayonnaise, buttermilk, garlic, green onions, adobo sauce, lime juice, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to create a chipotle dressing. Refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
- Toss spring mix with a few tablespoons of the chipotle dressing until lightly coated.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading mustard aioli on the bottom bun, then layering chicken, bacon, tomato, onion, avocado, and dressed lettuce. Top with the other half of the bun.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor if time allows.
- Use pre-cooked bacon to save time.
- Substitute grilled tofu or portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less adobo sauce.
- Store extra dressing in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
