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Grilled Chicken Bacon Ciabatta with Spicy Chipotle Mayo

Elevate your lunch with this Grilled Chicken Bacon Ciabatta featuring charred chicken, crispy bacon, melted pepper jack, and smoky chipotle mayo on a toasted, flour-dusted roll.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 745
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Components
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast 454g, pounded to 1/2 inch
  • 6 strips thick-cut bacon 170g, cooked until wavy
  • 2 large ciabatta rolls flour-dusted
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese 84g, with visible pepper flecks
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise 60ml
  • 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo 15g, minced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15ml

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-Iron Grill Pan Essential for diagonal char marks.
  • 1 Meat Tenderizer For even chicken thickness.

Method
 

Prep and Sear
  1. Pound chicken to 1/2-inch (1.25cm) thickness. Season with oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Grill on medium-high for 4-5 minutes per side until dark diagonal char marks appear. Add cheese during the last 2 minutes.
  3. Fry bacon in a skillet until golden-brown and wavy; drain on paper towels.
  4. Spread chipotle mayo on toasted ciabatta, layer chicken, cheese, and 3 strips of bacon. Top with flour-dusted bun.

Nutrition

Calories: 745kcalProtein: 44gFat: 42gFiber: 2g

Notes

Rest the chicken for 2 minutes before assembly to keep the ciabatta from getting soggy.
Use a cold pan to start your bacon for maximum waviness.
Keyword Chipotle Mayo,Ciabatta Sandwich,Grilled Chicken Bacon Ciabatta

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