Melty, Cheesy Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Name: Melty, Cheesy Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp. bread and butter pickle brine, plus more sliced pickles, for serving; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp. minced garlic (or 1 clove garlic, finely grated); 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 4 large boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lbs.); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 brioche buns, split; 8 slices Sargento® Creamery Sliced Natural Cheddar Cheese; 1/4 c. mayonnaise; 4 pieces butter lettuce; 1 large ripe beefsteak tomato, thinly sliced

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By Laura RegePublished: Jun 29, 2021

Dana Gallagher

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

35 mins

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This recipe gets a kick from a tangy, mustardy marinade—and a gooey layer of cheddar, thanks to Sargento® Creamery Sliced Natural Cheddar Cheese, which is made with added real cream.

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp.
Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp.
finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp.
bread and butter pickle brine, plus more sliced pickles, for serving
1 tsp.
Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp.
minced garlic (or 1 clove garlic, finely grated)
2 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
4
large boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4
brioche buns, split
8
slices Sargento® Creamery Sliced Natural Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup
mayonnaise
4
pieces butter lettuce
1
large ripe beefsteak tomato, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Step 1Whisk both mustards, lemon zest and juice, pickle brine, Worcestershire, and garlic in a medium bowl. While whisking, slowly add the oil until fully combined. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add to marinade. Toss to coat. Let marinate 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
3. Step 3Grill buns cut side down until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds, remove from grill, and keep warm.
4. Step 4Add the marinated chicken to the grill, and cook, turning once halfway through, until lightly charred and just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Top each piece of chicken with two slices of cheese, cover the grill, and cook until cheese is just melted, about 1 minute more. Remove chicken from the grill.
5. Step 5Spread mayo on bottom buns and top with lettuce, tomato, and a few pickles. Top with the grilled chicken and sandwich with the top bun.