Sanduíche de frango grelhado

Ingredientes

• 4 (5 oz each) chicken breast portions, (pounded to 1/2-inch thickness)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil, (plus more for brushing grill)
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt (and black pepper)
• 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp each garlic powder (and onion powder)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ((optional))
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tsp ranch seasoning*
• 4 hamburger buns, (bakery fresh or homemade, toasted)
• 4 deli slices Swiss cheese (or provolone cheese)
• 6 slices cooked bacon, (cut in half)
• 4 Romaine lettuce leaves, (halved, or 8 little gem lettuce leaves)
• 1 medium tomato, (sliced)
• 4 thin slices red onion, (rinsed under hot water and drained (optional))
• 1 medium avocado, sliced

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   For the grilled chicken: In a medium mixing bowl stir together olive oil and honey. Add chicken and toss well to coat each piece.

2. 2

   Sprinkle over salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper and toss to evenly coat.

3. 3

   Preheat a gas grill over medium-high heat to about 425 to 450 degrees. Clean grill grates and brush lightly with olive oil.

4. 4

   Place chicken on grill and cook about 3 minutes per side or until internal temperature registers 165 °F in center.

5. 5

   Transfer chicken to a plate, immediately at cheese and let rest tented with foil for 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Meanwhile stir together mayonnaise and ranch seasoning in a small bowl.

7. 7

   Spread mayonnaise mixture over cut side of each of the 4 buns. Then over bottom bun halves layer over lettuce, bacon, tomato, grilled chicken, red onion, avocado and top with second bun half. Serve right away.