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Spicy Ranch Chicken-Bacon Melts
Recipes
Spicy Ranch Chicken-Bacon Melts
8 servings
30 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 8 slices cooked bacon
  • 4 fresh chicken cutlets (or tenderloins; about 1 ¼ lb total)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons spicy ranch seasoning
  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • ½ cup julienne-cut, sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • 3 cups arugula (or baby spinach)
  • 2 Bakery deli-style white sub rolls (or 4 hoagie rolls)
  • ½ cup spicy (or chipotle) ranch dressing
  • ½ cup mild salsa verde
  • 6 slices Havarti (or fontina) cheese
  • 6 slices pepper (or Monterey) Jack cheese

Steps

    1. Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium. Heat bacon following package instructions. Coat chicken with oil and ranch seasoning (wash hands). Place on grill and cook 3–5 minutes on each side until 165°F. Remove and let stand to cool.
    2. Meanwhile, chop cilantro (½ cup) and dill coarsely. Drain sun-dried tomatoes, reserving 3 tablespoons oil, and chop finely. Combine tomatoes with cilantro, dill, arugula, and reserved oil; toss to coat.
    3. Slice open bread lengthwise, leaving 1-inch hinge intact. Scoop out some bread center if desired. Spread dressing on cut sides of bread. Chop chicken and arrange on bottom halves of bread. Top evenly with salsa verde, bacon, and cheese. Place on grill over indirect heat until cheese is melted and bread is lightly toasted. Top with arugula salad mixture, close sandwiches, and cut into 4 pieces each. Serve.

    Chef's Tip: If spicy ranch seasoning isn't available, use 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning combined with ½ teaspoon ground red pepper.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.

Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 520, Total Fat 31g, Sat Fat 11g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 85mg, Sodium 1080mg, Total Carb 29g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 3g, (Incl. 1g Added Sugars), Protein 30g, Vitamin D 6%, Calc 30%, Iron 15%, Potassium 8%