BROILED CHICKEN TENDERLOIN SANDWICHES

Broiled Chicken Tenderloin Sandwiches image

I'm always looking for new ways to serve chicken, and these tangy hot sandwiches have become a favorite. My husband and 5-year-old always ask for seconds. -Jessica Dieters, Laramie, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, divided
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, cut into 1/2-inch strips
4 Italian sandwich buns, split
1 small red onion, sliced
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper, basil and garlic salt until smooth; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice and remaining lemon-pepper; set aside. , Place chicken on a greased broiler pan. Spoon half of lemon juice mixture over top. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes. Turn chicken; top with remaining lemon juice mixture. Broil 4-5 minutes longer or until the chicken juices run clear. , Place buns cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Spread cut side of each bottom half with 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture. Layer with chicken, onion and lettuce; replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 49g protein.