Recipe
Dad’s Favourite Chicken Sandwich
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Serves: 4
This prizewinning chicken sandwich uses beer to marinate the chicken. The toppings of the sandwich are all classic complements to beer, such as old cheddar and horseradish. This is a simple but delicious sandwich that’s well worth adding to your repertoire.
Contributed By: Created by Larry Smith of Southampton, Ontario Winner of the 2002 "Canada Day Chicken Challenge"
Ingredients
4
boneless, skinless chicken breast(s)
3/4 cups (175 mL)
beer
1 tbsp (15 mL)
Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp (15 mL)
hot pepper sauce
salt
pepper
4 oz (115 g)
extra-old cheddar cheese, sliced
1 cup (250 mL)
mayonnaise, light
2 tbsp (30 mL)
honey
2 tbsp (30 mL)
horseradish
1/4 tsp (1.25 mL)
mustard powder
1/4 tsp (1.25 mL)
ginger, ground
4
sesame seed rolls, cut in half
lettuce, shredded
tomato(es), sliced
dill pickles, sliced
onion(s), small, sliced
pickled hot peppers, sliced
Instructions
1
Between plastic wrap, pound chicken to ¼ inch (5 mm) thickness.
2
In bowl, mix beer, Worcestershire and hot pepper sauce; add chicken.
3
Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
4
Discard marinade.
5
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
6
Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid.
7
Cook, turning once, until no longer pink inside, for 12 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into each piece reads 165° F (74°C).
8
Top chicken breasts with cheese.
9
Mix mayonnaise, honey, horseradish, mustard powder and ginger.
10
Spread over cut sides of rolls. Top the chicken with lettuce, tomato slices, dill pickles, onion and pickled hot peppers.