mertzie's smoky ranch ccblt's
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Grilled Cheesy Chicken Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwiches. Serve on your favorite rolls. Use pepperjack cheese if you want more kick. I've been on a smoked paprika fix and wanted to include it as the main flavor for the condiment on this sandwich. Turned out really yummers! My son and I both have full bellies. This would be a nice switch from (or addition to) burgers and dogs for picnics. Sorry for blurry pic -- we were hungry & ready to EAT. :)
(1 rating)
yield
serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
Ingredients For mertzie's smoky ranch ccblt's
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one chicken breast per sandwich (i made 3)
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packet of ranch seasoning mix
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colby jack (or your preference flavor) slice of cheese for each breast (or more)
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2-3slices of bacon per sandwich
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2slices tomato per sandwich
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1large leaf of lettuce per sandwich
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scallions (diced) or 1 red onion slice per sandwich
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optional: garlic chili sauce (found w/ asian condiments)
- FOR THE SAUCE TO SPREAD (THIS MAKES FOR 2-3 SANDWICHES):
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3 Tbspranch dressing (creamy, like hidden valley)
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1heaping tsp., smoked spanish paprika
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1/2tsp. ancho chili powder (or chipolte for more kick)
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splash of lemon juice
How To Make mertzie's smoky ranch ccblt's
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1I whisked milk with packet of ranch seasoning mix. (If you're making for a crowd, use more mixes for flavor -- enough to cover chicken). Marinate in a bag overnight, and turn every so often.
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2A few hours before grilling, I took chicken from bag & discarded milk ranch mix. I rubbed garlic chili sauce on each breast lightly and refrigerated for a few more hours.
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3Heat your grill (or you could use broiler). Meanwhile, mix up the sauce for spreading on the sandwich. Mix 3 TBS ranch dressing with the paprika and chili powder. Mix well & taste, and then adjust to your liking. I added probably another tsp. of smoked paprika, because we love it. Add a splash of lemon juice. Set aside.
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4As chicken grills, crisp bacon to your liking and set aside. Get chicken to where it is just done (don't overcook it) & then add the cheese slices on top and melt.
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5Now you just assemble! Spread sauce on each roll. Then add your lettuce, tomatoes, chicken (I sprinkled scallions on top of the chicken), and the bacon.
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6This is a hunky big sandwich! I used large potato rolls, but next time I shall use a sturdier/crustier roll or serve it as an open face sandwich. Enjoy!
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