Cowboy Style Grilled Chicken Sandwich

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade BBQ sauce can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon offers a leaner option with less fat.

buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns provide more fiber.

Season the chicken breasts with sweet rub.

Set up the grill for two-zone heat, preheating oil directly over the coals for frying onion rings.

Place the chicken breasts on the indirect heat side of the grill to cook without burning.

Prepare the onion rings by slicing a sweet onion into thick rings.

Make a dry dredge with all-purpose flour, seasoned salt, and smoked paprika.

In a separate bowl, pour regular buttermilk.

Toss the onion rings in the flour, then dip them in the buttermilk, and return them to the flour for a dry dredge.

Heat oil to about 400°F for frying the onion rings.

Deep fry the onion rings until crispy and golden brown, placing them on a paper towel-lined cookie sheet after frying.

Cook the bacon on the grill, drizzling with maple syrup for a candied effect.

Once the chicken is almost done, place cheddar cheese on top to melt.

Toast the buns on the grill until golden brown.

Assemble the sandwich by spreading mayo on the bottom bun, adding BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, bacon, pickled jalapenos, and onion rings.

Serve immediately.

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