Description
A towering sandwich bursting with flavors that includes crispy bacon, grilled chicken, creamy avocado ranch spread, and vibrant fresh ingredients, perfect for elevating any lunch experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 strips applewood bacon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 slices thick sourdough bread
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 large lettuce leaves
- 8 thick tomato slices
- 4 slices red onion
- 8 pickle spears
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices sharp cheddar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey mustard
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 12 long toothpicks
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Marinade: Rub each chicken breast with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pound the Chicken: Lightly pound the chicken breasts to about 3/4 inch thick for even cooking.
- Let it Rest: Allow the seasoned chicken to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, adding brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne during the last two minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill the seasoned chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- Toast the Bread: Toast sourdough bread slices until golden brown.
- Prepare the Avocado Ranch Spread: In a bowl, mix mashed avocados, mayonnaise, ranch dressing, lime juice, garlic, and salt.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread butter on one side of each toasted slice, then layer the avocado ranch mixture, lettuce, and tomato.
- Add Chicken and Bacon: Layer on the grilled chicken, Swiss cheese, crispy bacon, and more lettuce, onion, and cheddar cheese.
- Finalize Assembly: Top with the final slice of bread, secure with toothpicks, and slice diagonally.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with pickle spears and chips.
Notes
Make-ahead the avocado ranch spread for deeper flavors. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 100mg