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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

Details

A simple, quick brine makes for extra juicy grilled chicken breasts. Layered with hummus, roasted red peppers, and pesto on toasted soft Pretzilla Garlic & Herb buns, this flavorful, fresh take on chicken will find a permanent place in your rotation. We love the double dose of basil from pesto and a layer of fresh basil leaves – if you prefer a milder flavor substitute baby spinach or lettuce for the fresh basil. While delicious grilled, this chicken also works beautifully cooked stovetop following the basic cook times as for grilling.

Ingredients

4 cups cold water
1/3 cup (86 g) Kosher salt
¼ cup (50 g) sugar
1 teaspoon (3 g) garlic powder
1 teaspoon (1.8 g) dried oregano
4 6 oz (170 g each) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 PRETZILLA® Soft Pretzel Burger Buns, Garlic & Herb
¼ cup (57 g) hummus
12 (.4 grams each) basil leaves
8 thin slices tomato
4 teaspoons (20 g) pesto
½ cup (70 g) roasted red pepper strips

Preparation

1 – Combine the first 5 ingredients (water through oregano) in a glass bowl; stir until salt and sugar dissolve. Set aside.

2 – Working with 1 chicken breast half at a time, place between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Using a rolling pin or meat mallet, pound chicken breast into an even thickness about 3/4-inches thick. Repeat with remaining chicken. Place chicken in reserved brine. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Remove chicken from brine and pat dry with paper towels; discard brine.

3 – Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush both sides of chicken breasts with olive oil and place on grill. Cook, covered, 4 minutes per side or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 165F. Remove from grill and keep warm.

4 – Spread the bottom halves of the buns with 1 tablespoon hummus each. Top each with 3 basil leaves, 2 slices tomato, chicken breast half, pesto, and roasted red peppers. Cap with bun tops and serve.

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