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Crispy Outside, Juicy Inside Chicken Sandwiches

Enjoy these chicken sandwiches with a crispy exterior and a juicy interior, perfect for busy families.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) pound to 1/2-in. thickness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
For Assembly
  • 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
  • 2 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • Lettuce leaves and tomato slices optional

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • Meat mallet
  • Grill or broiler
  • Thermometer

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, and honey.
  2. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle chicken with steak seasoning.
  3. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes on each side. Top with cheese during the last 1 minute of cooking.
  4. Grill buns over medium heat, cut side down, until toasted, 30-60 seconds.
  5. Serve chicken on buns with bacon, mayonnaise mixture, and, if desired, lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 34gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 667mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9g

Notes

This recipe is a great option for a quick and satisfying family dinner.

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