Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Sweet peppers and a flavorful marinade make these grilled chicken sandwiches perfect for cookouts or summer family meals.

Servings:
4 servings
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Ingredients
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4 mediumskinless, boneless chicken breast halvessee savings

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1 recipeMarinade (recipe below)see savings

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2 mediumonions, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices (about 4 cups)see savings

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2 mediumred sweet peppers, cut into bite-sized strips (about 2 cups)see savings

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2 Tbsp.olive oilsee savings

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2 clovesgarlic, mincedsee savings

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2 Tbsp.balsamic vinegarsee savings

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3 Tbsp.butter, softenedsee savings

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1 clovegarlic, mincedsee savings

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4sandwich rolls, splitsee savings

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4 thin slicesprovolone cheesesee savings

Directions
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Between two pieces of plastic wrap, pound chicken to 1/2 inch thickness. Place in self-sealing plastic bag set in shallow dish. Add marinade; seal bag. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
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Drain chicken; discard marinade. In a large skillet cook onions and sweet peppers, covered, in hot oil over medium-low heat 13 to 15 minutes or until tender; stir occasionally. Uncover; add 2 cloves minced garlic; cook and stir over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes more or until onions are golden. Stir in vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and ground black pepper. Cook until vinegar evaporates. Remove from heat; set aside.
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Grill chicken on rack of uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 8 to 11 minutes or until no longer pink; turn once. Combine butter and 1 clove minced garlic. Spread on cut sides of rolls. Grill rolls, cut sides down, 1 to 2 minutes until golden. Place cheese on bottom halves of rolls. Top with chicken and vegetables. Add tops. Makes 4 sandwiches.
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Marinade: Combine 3 tablespoons each lemon juice and olive oil; 1 tablespoon dried Greek or Italian seasoning, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 627, Total Fat 33 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Monounsaturated Fat 16 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 1007 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g, Total Sugar 9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 40 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 198%, Calcium 30%, Iron 18%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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