Best 8 Bacon Chicken Sandwiches Recipes

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From classic to creative, bacon chicken sandwiches are a delightful combination of savory and smoky flavors that tantalize the taste buds. Whether you prefer crispy fried chicken or juicy grilled chicken, paired with smoky bacon and nestled between soft buns, these sandwiches offer a satisfying meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With endless variations and customizable toppings, bacon chicken sandwiches are perfect for satisfying cravings and experimenting with new culinary creations. This article will explore some of the best recipes for bacon chicken sandwiches, providing a comprehensive guide to help you craft the perfect sandwich that suits your taste and preferences.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BACON & SWISS CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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I created this chicken sandwich recipe based on a meal my daughter ordered at a restaurant. She likes to dip her sandwich in the extra honey-mustard sauce. -Marilyn Moberg, Papillion, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Lettuce leaves and tomato slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard and honey. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle chicken with steak seasoning. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes on each side Top with cheese during the last 1 minute of cooking., Grill buns over medium heat, cut side down, until toasted, 30-60 seconds. Serve chicken on buns with bacon, mayonnaise mixture and, if desired, lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 667mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BACON-CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Everyone likes this tasty chicken breast sandwich. Flattening the chicken breasts helps them cook faster, and the mango chutney and other toppings make them better than anything you could order in a restaurant. -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 tomato slices
4 slices process Swiss cheese
1/4 cup mango chutney
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 kaiser rolls, split and toasted
1 cup fresh baby spinach
8 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon, warmed

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Top each chicken breast half with a tomato and cheese slice; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted., Combine chutney and mayonnaise; spread over roll bottoms. Layer with spinach, chicken and bacon; replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 1345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

BBQ BACON PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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This simple recipe tastes amazing. We prefer putting mayo on the bun and adding cheddar or Muenster cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. Several of us put ranch dressing on our sandwiches, too. -Jennifer Darling, Ventura, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
1/2 cup amber beer or root beer
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 hamburger buns, split and toasted
24 cooked bacon strips
12 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Place chicken in a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; pour sauce over top. Cook, covered, on low , 3-4 hours or until tender., Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns with bacon and lettuce. Freeze option: Freeze cooled, cooked chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH BACON



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I love grilling chicken because it's a healthier choice. I put my "Joe-style" twist on this sandwich with a spicy-sweet marinade and a homemade blue cheese dressing. -Joe Slate, Port St Joe, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced chives
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 onion rolls, split and toasted
4 cooked bacon strips
4 slices Colby cheese (3/4 ounce each)
4 lettuce leaves
4 slices tomato
4 slices red onion

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the first 5 ingredients to a boil; boil, uncovered, for 1 minute. Cool for 10 minutes; set aside 1/2 cup for basting. , Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. Pour remaining marinade into a large shallow container; add chicken and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. , In a small bowl, combine the blue cheese, buttermilk, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, chives, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic and pepper. Spread over roll bottoms; top with the chicken, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. Replace roll tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 2516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

BBQ CHICKEN WITH BACON SANDWICHES



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Make and share this BBQ Chicken With Bacon Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nochlo

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 cup sweet baby rays barbecue sauce
12 slices bacon
1 sliced red onion
2 sliced kosher pickles
6 hamburger buns
6 slices provolone cheese
2 eggs
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 cup flour

Steps:

  • Preheat deep fryer to 375 degrees.
  • First, cut chicken breast into 6 evenly sized pieces. Pound to about ½ inch thick pieces.
  • Mix together milk and eggs in one bowl and put flour in another bowl.
  • Dip the chicken in the wet mixture and then in the flour. Set aside until fryer is ready.
  • In the meantime, start the bacon in a skillet and cook until crispy and slice the red onion. Also heat the BBQ sauce to warm in a pot on the stove.
  • Deep fry the chicken for 4-7 minutes or until cooked thoroughly Set aside.
  • Toast the hamburger buns in a skillet until lightly toasted. Set aside.
  • Take the cooked chicken and toss it in the BBQ sauce and then assembly the sandwiches.
  • Starting on the bottom bun, place the chicken, cheese, bacon crossed, onions, then pickles. Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.6, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 141.1, Sodium 1072.6, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 14.9, Protein 33.8

BACON-PROVOLONE CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Bacon and provolone take this hearty chicken sandwich over the top. Add a little Dijon mustard to spice things up a bit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 kaiser rolls, split
8 strips ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon
4 slices provolone cheese
8 romaine leaves
1 small onion, sliced
1/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with poultry seasoning. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink; drain., On roll bottoms, layer the bacon, chicken and cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with romaine and onion. Spread mayonnaise over cut side of roll tops; replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CHICKEN BACON SUB SANDWICHES (OAMC)



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Make and share this Chicken Bacon Sub Sandwiches (Oamc) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mlworrell

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 1 lg sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 loaf French bread, large, sliced lengthwise
1/2 cup garlic butter
2 cups chicken breasts, shredded
1/4 cup bacon, cooked crisp, chopped
5 ounces mozzarella cheese or 5 ounces monterey jack cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • Place French loaf on large sheet of aluminum foil. Spread garlic butter on bottom half of bread. Spread shredded chicken across garlic butter. Sprinkle with bacon. Layer cheese over top.
  • Place top half of bread over cheese. Wrap in foil.
  • If serving right away, bake in 350 oven for about 25 minutes.
  • If preparing to serve later, freeze. On serving day, bake for 50-70 minutes if frozen. If thawed, bake for 25-30 minutes.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BACON RANCH SANDWICHES



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An easy and delicious slow cooker chicken sandwich loaded with flavor!

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4-5 boneless skinless chicken breasts (depending on the size)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese with bacon
2 (1 ounce) packets dry ranch dressing mix
10 ounces bacon (cooked and crumbled)
6 rolls (or buns, we used onion buns)
1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Lightly spray your slow cooker with non stick cooking spray. Place your chicken in the slow cooker.
  • In a medium sized bowl combine the cream cheese, bacon cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and cooked bacon pieces,and spread over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for about 6 to 8 hours or on high for about 4 hours. Watch closely so they don't overcook.
  • Shred the chicken with 2 forks and stir together well in the slow cooker so chicken is coated well.
  • Serve chicken on rolls and top with shredded cheese. Stick under the broiler just until cheese is melted. Watch closely-only takes about 45 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3829 kcal, Fat 245 g, SaturatedFat 135 g, Cholesterol 1276 mg, Sodium 4085 mg, Carbohydrate 126 g, Sugar 67 g, Protein 290 mg

Tips:

  • When choosing bacon, look for thick-cut slices that are evenly marbled. This will ensure that the bacon cooks evenly and stays juicy.
  • To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check the chicken by cutting into it. The juices should run clear, with no pink in the center.
  • For a crispy chicken sandwich, cook the chicken in a hot skillet over medium-high heat. This will help to create a golden brown crust on the outside of the chicken.
  • If you prefer a more tender chicken sandwich, cook the chicken in a lower heat skillet over medium heat. This will help to keep the chicken moist and juicy.
  • To add extra flavor to the chicken, marinate it in a mixture of your favorite spices and herbs before cooking.
  • For a healthier sandwich, use whole-wheat bread or a lettuce wrap instead of white bread.
  • Top the sandwich with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Bacon chicken sandwiches are a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you can find a bacon chicken sandwich that suits your taste and preferences. Whether you like your chicken crispy or tender, spicy or mild, there's a bacon chicken sandwich out there for you.

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