Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (34)

  • For the Brine:
  • 2 quarts cold water
  • 1/3 cup kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • For the Barbecue Glaze:
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons jalapeño jam
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • For the Bacon Rub:
  • 1 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 slices thick cut bacon
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 4 potato rolls
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 roma tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 leaves red leaf lettuce, washed and dried
  • Type of fire: two-zone indirect
  • Grill heat: medium-high

Directions

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