Peri Peri Chicken Sandwich
Spice up your sandwich game with this irresistible Peri Peri Chicken Sandwich, a fiery fusion of bold flavors and juicy textures that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or game day gatherings. Tender boneless chicken breasts are marinated in a vibrant blend of peri peri sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and olive oil, then grilled to perfection for tantalizingly smoky and charred edges. Layered on toasted bread rolls or burger buns with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato slices, and zesty red onion, this sandwich is crowned with a creamy, tangy peri peri mayonnaise for an extra kick. Ready in just 35 minutes (plus marinating time), this recipe combines simplicity with gourmet flair, making it a must-try for spicy food lovers and sandwich enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup peri peri sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 4 pieces bread rolls or burger buns
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 2 pieces tomato, sliced
- 0.5 piece red onion, sliced
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine peri peri sauce, olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the peri peri marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the hot grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is well-charred.
While the chicken is grilling, mix the mayonnaise with 2 tablespoons of peri peri sauce in a small bowl to create the peri peri mayonnaise.
Lightly toast the bread rolls or burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
To assemble the sandwiches, spread a generous amount of peri peri mayonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
Place a grilled chicken breast on top, followed by a lettuce leaf, a few slices of tomato, and a few rings of red onion.
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
568 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.5 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1350 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 563 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
