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Spencer’s Favourite Chicken Sandwich

This light-tasting, prizewinning sandwich is made deliciously savoury with Dijon mustard and a handful of herbs. Keep the sandwich simple with a light spread of pesto-garlic mayonnaise. Stephanie Wiens of Port Coquitlan, British Columbia Winner of the 2000 “Canada Day Chicken Challenge”.

Prep Time

PT1H10M

Cook Time

PT10M

Serves

4

Ingredients

Spencer's Favourite Chicken Sandwich:
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch basil
  • 1 pinch oregano
  • 1 pinch thyme
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast(s), whole
  • 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) salt
  • 4 Portuguese buns, halved
  • lettuce, for garnish
  • plum tomatoes, sliced, for garnish
  • red onion(s), thinly sliced, for garnish
Garlic Pesto Mayonnaise:
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) pesto
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Spencer's Favourite Chicken Sandwich
    1. 1 In a bowl, mix lemon juice, oil, mustard, pepper, garlic, basil, oregano and thyme.
    2. 2 Add chicken; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
    3. 3 Remove chicken from marinade; sprinkle with salt.
    4. 4 Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until a meat thermometer inserted in each piece reads 165°F (74°C).
  2. Garlic Pesto Mayonnaise
    1. 1 In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pesto and garlic; refrigerate until needed.
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