Chopped Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Chopped Spicy Chicken Sandwhich on wooden cutting board.

5 from 1 vote

Chopped Spicy Chicken Sandwich

This quick and easy Chopped Spicy Chicken Sandwich features jalapeno marinated chicken grilled to perfection for the ultimate spicy sandwich.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Appetizer, Snack, lunch, dinner, party food, barbecue, main

Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex, Southern

Keyword: quick, easy recipe, comfort food, spicy, chopped spicy chicken sandwich, grilled chicken, pickled jalapeno, chicken brine, colby jack cheese, griddle, grillin with dad recipes.

Servings: People

Ingredients

2 Chicken breast
12 oz Pickled jalapeno can
2 tbsp Sweet BBQ seasoning
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
8 slices Colby jack cheese
4 French rolls
1/2 Red onion - diced

Instructions

Start by cubing up the chicken breast into bite size pieces.
Drop them into a deep bowl and add the pickled jalapeno juice along with the peppers. Add 1 tbsp Dad's Sweet BBQ seasoning to the brine and mix. Place it in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours.
Pre-heat the grill to a medium heat around 375 degrees.
Drop the chicken along with all the peppers on the hot surface and spread everything apart. Add the diced onion and the remaining 1 tbsp of Sweet BBQ rub.
Flip the chicken every minute to help build a nice crust all around. Add BBQ sauce and mix it in with the grilled chicken.
Once the internal temperature of the spicy chicken reaches 145-150 degrees Fahrenheit, separate the chicken into 4 equal servings.
Place 2 slices of cheese on each serving. Continue cooking until the cheese melts.
Toast the French rolls right on the griddle.
Place the toasted rolls right on top of the cheesy chicken mix and lift everything up with a spatula.
Serve immediately while the cheese is perfectly melted. Enjoy!

Notes

Use chicken thighs instead of breast for more flavor.
Marinate the chicken for at least two hours.
Cook over medium-high heat to develop a flavorful crust.
Toast the buns to keep them from getting soggy.

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