Recipe
The “So Canadian” Chicken Sandwich
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Serves: 4
This prizewinning sandwich uses grilled chicken and a homemade barbeque sauce to create maximum flavour. Maple syrup adds a delicate sweetness that makes this savoury sandwich taste out of this world. By Mitchell Horne (age 9), Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club, Toronto, ON Grand-prize winner of our 2006 Canada Day Chicken Challenge contest.
Contributed By: Developed for CFC by Nancy Guppy, RD, MHSc
Ingredients
The “So Canadian" Chicken Sandwich:
4
boneless, skinless chicken breast(s), 4-5 oz each
4
slices old cheddar cheese
4
Kaiser roll(s), halved
lettuce, leaves
Maple BBQ Sauce:
3
cloves garlic, finely-chopped
1
onion(s), finely-chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL)
canola oil
1 1/2 cup (375 mL)
ketchup
1/4 cup (60 mL)
maple syrup
2 tbsp (30 mL)
sherry vinegar
2 tbsp (30 mL)
lemon juice
1/4 cup (60 mL)
Dijon mustard
1 tbsp (15 mL)
Worcestershire sauce
1
salt, pinch
1
pepper, pinch
Instructions
The “So Canadian" Chicken Sandwich
1
In a saucepan over medium heat cook garlic and onion in 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of hot oil until tender, stirring occasionally.
2
Add ketchup, maple syrup, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. Add some water if sauce is too thick, or cook longer if sauce is too thin.
4
Grill each breast 6-8 minutes over medium heat or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Apply BBQ sauce after grilling is complete.
5
Cut buns in half, garnish with lettuce on bottom half and cheese slice on top half. Add more BBQ sauce to chicken if desired.