Honey-Citrus Chicken Sandwiches
The recipe Honey-Citrus Chicken Sandwiches can be made in around 20 minutes. One serving contains 521 calories, 37g of protein, and 19g of fat. This recipe serves 6. For $2.72 per serving, this recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1686 people have made this recipe and would make it again. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. Many people really liked this main course. Head to the store and pick up red onion, tomato, mustard, and a few other things to make it today. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 84%, which is excellent. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: for Citrus Shortbread Sandwiches Filled with Mixed Citrus Curd, Honey Citrus Chicken, and Honey-Citrus Chicken Kabobs.
Servings: 6
Preparation duration: 10 minutes
Cooking duration: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup lemon juice
Shredded lettuce
6 slices Monterey Jack or Muenster cheese, optional
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
6 red onion slices
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
6 kaiser rolls, split
6 thin tomato slices
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Equipment:
ziploc bags
grill
Cooking instruction summary:
Directions Flatten chicken breast evenly to 1/4-in. thickness; set aside. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the orange and lemon juices, honey, oil, mustard, poultry seasoning and cayenne pepper. Add chicken breasts; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours or overnight. Drain; discard marinade. Grill, uncovered, over medium-low heat, turning occasionally, for 10-12 minutes or until juices run clear. If desired, top each chicken breast with a slice of cheese and grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese begins to melt. Serve on rolls with tomato, onion and lettuce. Yield: 6 servings. Originally published as Honey-Citrus Chicken Sandwiches in Country Chicken Cookbook1995, p92 Nutritional Facts Diabetic Exchanges: One serving (prepared without cheese) equals 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit; also, 388 calories, 602 mg sodium, 73 mg cholesterol, 46 gm carbohydrate, 34 gm protein, 8 gm fat. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
Step by step:
1. Flatten chicken breast evenly to 1/4-in. thickness; set aside. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the orange and lemon juices, honey, oil, mustard, poultry seasoning and cayenne pepper.
2. Add chicken breasts; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours or overnight.
3. Drain; discard marinade. Grill, uncovered, over medium-low heat, turning occasionally, for 10-12 minutes or until juices run clear. If desired, top each chicken breast with a slice of cheese and grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese begins to melt.
4. Serve on rolls with tomato, onion and lettuce.
Nutrition Information:
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