Grilled Cajun Chicken Sandwich - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    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
    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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