Mock Chick-fil-a Grilled Chicken Club

 I add pickles to my grilled club even though the original sandwich doesn't have them.   I also use provolone cheese for my husband, because he doesn't like things that are spicy.

MOCK CHICK-FIL-A GRILLED CHICKEN CLUB 

(serves 4)

Marinade Ingredients:

*1/2 cup dill pickle juice

*1/4 cup milk (I prefer buttermilk)

*1 tablespoon powdered sugar 

*1 teaspoon garlic powder

*1 teaspoon onion powder

*1 teaspoon smoked paprika

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper 

*2 teaspoon salt

Sauce Ingredients:

*1/2 cup mayo

*1/8 cup BBQ sauce

*2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 

*1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

*1/8 teaspoon honey (I like to use hot honey)

*1 heaping tablespoon dijon mustard 

Chicken Sandwich Ingredients:

*4 skinless, boneless  chicken breasts

*8 slices pepper jack cheese 

*8 slices bacon

*4 hamburger buns

*lettuce

*tomato, sliced

*dill pickles (optional)

Marinade Directions:

~In a gallon sized zip-loc bag, add 1/2 cup dill pickle juice, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 2 teaspoon salt.  Seal bag and mix ingredients.

~Pound chicken breast out to about 1- 1 1/2 inches  thick.

~Add chicken to marinade and seal bag.

~Refrigerate for a least 1 hour or up to 5.

Sauce Directions:

In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/8 cup bbq sauce, 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon smoke paprika, 1/8 teaspoon honey, and 1 heaping tablespoon dijon mustard until well combined.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Chicken Sandwich Directions:

~In a large skillet, cook 8 slices of bacon until crisp (or cook in oven).

~Remove from heat and place bacon on a paper towel lined plate.

~Remove chicken from marinade and grill over medium heat until done (internal temp 165 degrees).

~Grill bun until toasty.

~Spread some sauce on the bottom and top bun.

~Place a piece of lettuce over sauce on bottom bun.

~Place a slice of tomato over the tomato.

~Place chicken breast over tomato.

~Place 2 slices of pepper jack cheese over top of chicken.

~Place pickles over top of cheese (optional). 

~Place top bun over top and enjoy.