Nashville Honey Crunch Chicken Sandwich Recipe
This Nashville Honey Crunch Chicken Sandwich is a delightful blend of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors, featuring tender grilled chicken breasts coated in a zesty chili crunch mixture, topped with gooey pepper jack cheese, fresh jalapeños, and a fruity salsa, all nestled in a toasted bun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 Med. Boneless, skinless Chicken Breast
- ½ cup Prepared Chili Crunch or Chili Garlic Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 Tbsp. Honey
For Assembly:
- 4 Split Tellera Buns, Seeded and split
- 12 slices Sargento® Sliced Pepper Jack Natural Cheese
- 2 Med. Fresh Jalapeño Peppers, Thinly Sliced
- ½ cup Prepared Peach or Mango Salsa
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Set aside two tablespoons of chili crunch mixture. Marinate chicken breasts in a bag with the remaining chili mixture, lime juice, and honey for 30 minutes.
- Toast the Buns: Grill bun halves until golden brown. Place a slice of cheese on each bottom bun.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill chicken breasts, adding cheese slices, until cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Assemble: Place chicken on bun bottoms, top with salsa, jalapeño slices, and bun tops. Serve.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili crunch sauce.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite cheese or additional toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Nashville, Honey Crunch, Chicken Sandwich, Spicy, Grilled
