GRILLED CAJUN CHICKEN SANDWICH

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Make and share this Grilled Cajun Chicken Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jess Scefing

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 22m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 12 ounces total)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2-1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
4 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese
2 -4 tablespoons thousand island dressing
3 -4 dashes bottled hot pepper sauce
4 slices roasted red peppers
4 lettuce leaves
4 kaiser rolls or 4 whole grain buns, split and toasted

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken; pat dry.
  • Place each breast, boned side up, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
  • Working from center to edges, pound lightly with the flat side of a mallet until chicken is just less than 1/2 inch thick.
  • Brush with oil; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
  • Grill or broil as directed.
  • Spread buns with Thousand Island salad dressing mixed with a few dashes bottled hot pepper sauce.
  • Top with roasted or fresh red sweet pepper strips, lettuce, and bun tops.
  • Makes 4 servings.
  • To cook by direct grill method: Arrange chicken on a grill rack.
  • Grill, uncovered, directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes or until no pink remains, turning once.
  • Add cheese the last 2 minutes of grilling.
  • To broil: Arrange the chicken on an unheated broiler pan.
  • Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until no pink remains, turning once.
  • Add cheese the last minute of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.6, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 102.9, Sodium 680.8, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 38.1

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