BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH BACON

Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Bacon image

I love grilling chicken because it's a healthier choice. I put my "Joe-style" twist on this sandwich with a spicy-sweet marinade and a homemade blue cheese dressing. -Joe Slate, Port St Joe, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced chives
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 onion rolls, split and toasted
4 cooked bacon strips
4 slices Colby cheese (3/4 ounce each)
4 lettuce leaves
4 slices tomato
4 slices red onion

Steps:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the first 5 ingredients to a boil; boil, uncovered, for 1 minute. Cool for 10 minutes; set aside 1/2 cup for basting. , Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. Pour remaining marinade into a large shallow container; add chicken and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. , In a small bowl, combine the blue cheese, buttermilk, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, chives, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic and pepper. Spread over roll bottoms; top with the chicken, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. Replace roll tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 2516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 47g protein.