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Smoky BBQ Cheddar Grilled Chicken Sandwich on a plate
Andre Lewis

Smoky BBQ Cheddar Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

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Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets about 5 oz each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large red onion cut into 4 thick rings
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 pretzel buns split

Method
 

  1. Rub the chicken with olive oil, paprika, salt and black pepper and let it stand for 15 minutes.
  2. Divide the barbecue sauce between a 1/4-cup bowl for brushing and a separate 1/4-cup bowl for the finished sandwiches.
  3. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high and brush the onion rings lightly with oil from the seasoned chicken bowl.
  4. Grill the chicken and onion for 4 minutes, turn both and cook for 3 minutes more.
  5. Brush the chicken with barbecue sauce, cook for 1 minute, turn and brush again.
  6. Top each cutlet with cheddar, cover the grill and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese melts and the chicken reaches 165°F; remove the onion when tender and browned.
  7. Rest the chicken for 4 minutes, toast the pretzel buns and assemble each with 1 cheesy cutlet, 1 tablespoon reserved clean barbecue sauce and 1 grilled onion ring.