Ranch Chicken Sandwiches
Who doesn’t love a flavorful chicken sandwich? These lightened up sandwiches are packed with flavor.
Recipe adapted from Food Network
Ingredients:
4-6 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ cup honey
½ cup Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
Turkey bacon cooked and cut in half
2 cups grated cheddar or sliced cheddar
Whole grain buns, sandwich thins, spinach wraps
Optional: dash of crushed red pepper
Toppings: tomato, onion, lettuce, etc…
Directions:
- Marinade- Mix honey, mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Cover the chicken with the marinade. Let soak for 2-4 hours or overnight.
- Bake the turkey bacon at 400 degrees for 13 minutes. Cut cooled slices in half.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side. (or grill the chicken)
- Transfer chicken to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Spray with nonstick spray.
- Add 2 pieces of bacon and cheese to each chicken breast.
- Broil on high for 1-2 minutes to melt cheese.
- Serve on buns or wraps. Add toppings.
- Enjoy! I served this with Honey Mustard Coleslaw (see recipe in Sides/Salads)
