Best Sweet And Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwiches Recipes

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SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Brined chicken breasts are grilled, coated with a sweet barbecue glaze, topped with provolone, and piled onto a bun with spiced bacon, lettuce, and onion to make one hella good sandwich.

Provided by Joshua Bousel

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

For the Brine
2 quarts cold water
1/3 cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
For the Barbecue Glaze
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons jalapeño jam
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Bacon Rub
1 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 slices thick cut bacon
4 slices provolone cheese
4 potato rolls
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 roma tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 red onion, thinly sliced
4 leaves red leaf lettuce, washed and dried

Steps:

  • Place one chicken breast in a resealable plastic bag or between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using a meat pounder, rolling pin, or small skillet, pound chicken breast into an even thickness about 3/4-inches in height. Repeat with remaining 3 breasts.
  • To make the brine: In a medium bowl whisk together water, salt, white sugar, and brown sugar until solids are dissolved. Place chicken breasts in brine and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove chicken from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken back in fridge until ready to grill.
  • To make the glaze: Whisk together ketchup, apple juice, cider vinegar, jalapeño jam, maple syrup, honey, dark brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • To make the bacon rub: Mix together sugar, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne in a small bowl. Lay bacon out on a plate and sprinkle with rub on both side.
  • Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange the coals on one side of the charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Lay bacon on cool side of the grill, cover, and cook until crisp, about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove to a plate and break bacon strips in half.
  • Place chicken over hot side of grill and cook until well browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until second side is browned. Move chicken to cool side of grill and brush all over with barbecue glaze. Top each chicken breast with one slice of provolone cheese. Cover and continue to cook until cheese has melted and meat register 160°F on an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of breast, about 5 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Lightly butter cut sides of potato rolls. Place rolls over hot side of grill, cut side down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute; transfer to a tray. Top each bun with a chicken breast, tomato, onion, lettuce, and bacon and serve immediately with remaining barbecue glaze.

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN



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This simple recipe has become my family's favorite way to eat chicken. The blend of sweet and spicy is perfect. -Melissa Ball, Pearisburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Combine the first five ingredients; rub over chicken. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN



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Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken - CRAZY good!! Chicken marinated in an easy dry rub and grilled. Ready for the grill in 30 minutes! Brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt and chicken. We LOVE this chicken! SO much flavor!!! Great in wraps and on top of a salad too!! One of our favorite chicken recipes.

Provided by Plain Chicken

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup brown sugar, (packed)
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp seasoned salt
½ tsp garlic powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar, chili powder, seasoned salt and garlic powder.
  • Place chicken in a gallon ziplock bag and add brown sugar mix.
  • Seal bag and rub brown sugar mixture into chicken. Refrigerate 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Remove chicken from ziplock bag and grill until done, approximately 6 minutes per side.

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Step 1 Place one chicken breast in a resealable plastic bag or between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using a meat pounder, rolling pin, or small skillet, pound chicken breast into an even thickness about 3/4-inches in height. Repeat with remaining 3 breasts. Step 2 To make the brine: In a medium bowl whisk together water, 1/3 cup kosher salt, 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, and 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar until solids are dissolved. Place chicken breasts in brine and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove chicken from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken back in fridge until ready to grill. Step 3 To make the glaze: Whisk together ketchup, apple juice, cider vinegar, jalapeño jam, maple syrup, honey, 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Step 4 To make the bacon rub: Mix together 1 Tbsp sugar, chili powder, cumin, and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Lay bacon out on a plate and sprinkle with rub on both side. Step 5 Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange the coals on one side of the charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Lay bacon on cool side of the grill, cover, and cook until crisp, about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove to a plate and break bacon strips in half. Step 6 Place chicken over hot side of grill and cook until well browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until second side is browned. Move chicken to cool side of grill and brush all over with barbecue glaze. Top each chicken breast with one slice of provolone cheese. Cover and continue to cook until cheese has melted and meat register 160°F on an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of breast, about 5 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Step 7 Lightly butter cut sides of potato rolls. Place rolls over hot side of grill, cut side down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute; transfer to a tray. Top each bun with a chicken breast, tomato, onion, lettuce, and bacon and serve immediately with remaining barbecue glaze.

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Brown sugar gives these grilled chicken breasts a glistening glaze and caramel-like sweetness, while mustard powder and cayenne add an earthy kick. If you don't want to bother making a mustard sauce for dipping, just serve these with dollops of good, strong Dijon mustard on the side. A crisp salad and some grilled corn completes the meal. And if you prefer dark meat, this recipe will also work with boneless, skinless thighs, though you might have to add a minute or so to the cooking time. Or use a combination of breasts and thighs for maximum crowd appeal.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     barbecues, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a mallet or rolling pin, pound each to an even thickness of 1/2 inch. Do not make them any thinner or they could dry out.
  • In a small bowl, combine sugar, coriander, salt, mustard powder and cayenne. Place chicken breasts in a bowl and rub well with spice mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Remove chicken from fridge while you heat the grill.
  • Light the grill, building a hot fire, or heat your gas grill to high. Once grill is fully heated, brush breasts lightly with olive oil and place chicken on the grill. Cook until undersides are browned and chicken is about halfway cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip breasts and grill until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter. In a small bowl, whisk together mustard and chives. Whisk in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Serve chicken with mustard for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 282, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 458 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large red onion, finely diced
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces sharp Cheddar, thinly sliced, divided
8 slices whole-wheat bread
3 ounces pepper Jack cheese, thinly sliced, divided
1 large or 2 medium beefsteak or hothouse tomatoes, sliced
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lower heat to medium. Add onions and saute, stirring, until edges are browned, about 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  • Place 3/4-ounce Cheddar on 1 slice bread. Spread 1 tablespoon caramelized onions on top of cheese and top with 3/4-ounce pepper Jack. Top with 1 large or 2 medium slices tomato and other slice of bread. Repeat with 3 other sandwiches.
  • Spray a nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray and heat until hot. Place sandwich on griddle and weigh down with a heavy skillet or plate. Lower heat to medium-low and grill until underside is a deep brown but not burnt and cheese is partially melted, about 5 to 6 minutes. Flip sandwich and grill other side, an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Slice in half and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 46 milligrams, Sodium 601 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 6 grams

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN



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Chicken sweetened with honey and kicked up with Chipotles in abobo sauce for added smokness. Serve over a bed of greens, a bed of rice, in a wrap, or with any favorite summer salad. Tenderizing Chicken Breasts in this method keeps the meat from sticking and tearing, plus there is no mess. Wet the inside of a gallon freezer bag with a little water or oil. Place one or two (depending on size) boneless, skinless chicken breasts inside the bag - seal part way. Lay the bag on a work surface and pound the meat to the desired thickness.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs chicken breasts, seasoned with
salt and pepper
1 bunch scallion (about 6 sliced)
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 lime, juice and zest of
1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo, minced (to taste)
2 -4 tablespoons minced parsley (and or cilantro)

Steps:

  • Place marinade in ziplock bag massage to mix together then add chicken.
  • Chill for 1-4 hours.
  • Grill over medium heat turning once halfway through grilling time.
  • Depending on thickness grill for 8-12 minute.

SWEET AND SPICY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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My kids often ask for chicken sloppy joes, and this version has a bonus of sweet pineapple. It is a perfect recipe to double for a potluck. Try topping the sandwiches with smoked Gouda cheese. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 3h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 bottle (18 ounces) sweet and spicy barbecue sauce, divided
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
8 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Optional: Bibb lettuce leaves and thinly sliced red onion

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a 4-quart slow cooker. Combine 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and mustard; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; discard liquid. Shred chicken with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Add crushed pineapple and remaining barbecue sauce; cover and cook on high for 15 minutes., Serve on toasted buns with lettuce and onion if desired. Freeze option: Place shredded chicken in freezer containers. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 973mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

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