Ingredients Instructions

Spices

1 teaspoons paprika 3/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/4 teaspoons onion powder 1/8 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper

 

8 slices thick-cut bacon 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (without tenders), each about 6 ounces Extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cups mayonnaise 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoons hot chili-garlic sauce, such as Sriracha, or to taste 1 loaf dense artisan sourdough bread, about pound , cut into 8 slices each about ¼ inch thick 8 leaves Bibb lettuce 8 slices ripe tomatoes, each about ¼ inch thick

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1. In a small bowl combine the spice ingredients.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat on the stove, fry the bacon until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain the bacon on paper towels.
3. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F) .
4. Prepare the grill for cooking over medium heat (400°F) .
5. Cut each chicken breast lengthwise in half, creating two long strips. One at a time, place each strip, smooth side down, between two sheets of plastic wrap and, using a meat mallet or a rolling pin, pound to an even ¼-inch thickness. Brush the chicken strips on both sides with oil and season evenly with about 2 teaspoons of the spices.
6. Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and hot chili-garlic sauce to the bowl with the remaining 1 teaspoon spice mixture and stir to combine.
7. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the chicken strips over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until the meat is firm to the touch and opaque all the way to the center, 4 to 5 minutes, turning once. During the last minute of grilling time, toast the bread over direct heat, turning once.
8. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the chicken strips over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F , 4 to 5 minutes, turning once. During the last minute of grilling time, toast the bread over medium heat, turning once.
9. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the chicken strips over medium heat, with the lid closed, until the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F , 4 to 5 minutes, turning once. During the last minute of grilling time, toast the bread over medium heat, turning once.
10. Spread the bread slices evenly with the spiced mayonnaise. Assemble each sandwich with two lettuce leaves, two tomato slices, two bacon strips, and two chicken strips. Serve right away.