Grilled Cajun Chicken Sandwich - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 12 ounces total)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
4 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese
2 -4 tablespoons thousand island dressing
3 -4 dashes bottled hot pepper sauce
4 slices roasted red peppers
4 lettuce leaves
4 kaiser rolls or 4 whole grain buns, split and toasted
Preparation
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Rinse chicken; pat dry.
Place each breast, boned side up, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
Working from center to edges, pound lightly with the flat side of a mallet until chicken is just less than 1/2 inch thick.
Brush with oil; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
Grill or broil as directed.
Spread buns with Thousand Island salad dressing mixed with a few dashes bottled hot pepper sauce.
Top with roasted or fresh red sweet pepper strips, lettuce, and bun tops.
Makes 4 servings.
To cook by direct grill method: Arrange chicken on a grill rack.
Grill, uncovered, directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes or until no pink remains, turning once.
Add cheese the last 2 minutes of grilling.
To broil: Arrange the chicken on an unheated broiler pan.
Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until no pink remains, turning once.
Add cheese the last minute of cooking.
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