Avocado Bacon Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Juicy marinated grilled chicken with crispy bacon, creamy avocado, juicy tomato, and crisp lettuce all on top of a brioche bun.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken
- 2 lbs. Chicken Breast
- ⅓ to ½ cups Olive Oil (or canola or vegetable)
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced (or ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder)
- 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Toppings:
- 1 lb. Bacon (cooked until crispy)
- 2 to 3 Avocados
- 3 Tomatoes (sliced)
- Butter or Green Leaf Lettuce
- ¼ Red Onion
- Mayonnaise
- 4 to 6 Brioche Buns
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pierce chicken breasts with a fork all over. Place in a large Ziploc bag. Pour marinade over chicken. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes. 4 - 5 hours is ideal.
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking.Place chicken on the grill. Cook for approximately 5 - 6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of chicken. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Cook bacon until crispy. Set aside.
- Spread mayonnaise on brioche buns. Spread avocado on one side. Top with chicken, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and red onion.