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BBQ Bacon Chicken Brioche Sandwich

Tender chicken breast is pan-fried, finished in the oven, and topped with savory toppings on a brioche bun. Skip the fast-food joints and enjoy this delicious brioche sandwich at home.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue chicken sandwich, chicken sandwich with bacon
Servings: 2
Calories: 840kcal
Author: Abbey McDermott

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts approx. 4 oz. each, Note 1
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

Sandwich

  • 2 brioche buns
  • ¼-⅓ cup barbecue sauce
  • 12 slices bread and butter pickles
  • 2 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices bacon cooked

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375℉.
  • Place the chicken on one half of a piece of parchment paper. Fold the parchment over and with a meat mallet, pound the chicken to ½ inch thickness.
  • Mix the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and the chicken to the pan. Cook until brown, approx 2-3 minutes. Flip and brown the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 5 minutes until the internal temperature is 165℉. (Note 2) Top each chicken breast with a slice of cheese. Remove the skillet from the oven and rest the chicken while you assemble the sandwiches. (The residual heat is enough to melt the cheese.)
  • Spread the top and bottom buns with the barbecue sauce. Top each bottom bun with half of the pickles. Place a piece of chicken on top of the pickles. Top the chicken with the bacon, two slices per sandwich. Replace the top bun and serve.

Notes

  1. For larger, thicker chicken breasts, slice the chicken in half horizontally and pound as necessary to achieve an even thickness. One large piece of chicken will make two sandwiches.
  2. This cooking method keeps the chicken moist and tender.  During warmer months, you can also cook the chicken on the grill.

Nutrition

Calories: 840kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 263mg | Sodium: 1477mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1042IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 2mg